Medang Island Explained

Medang Island (Indonesian: Pulau Medang) is an island group off the north coast of Sumbawa, west of Moyo Island, in the Flores Sea. It is actually composed of two islands, Medang Besar^[1] and Medang Kecil^[2] (big and small), administratively called Bajo Medang and Bugis Medang; together they cover an area of about 28 km² and had a combined population of about 3,000 in 2022.^[3] There are coral reefs in this area, with sharks and giant sponges.^[4]

See also

• List of islands of Indonesia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Geody - Beautiful Places to Visit near Me. Latitude and Longitude Finder.
2. Web site: Pulau Medang Kecil, Indonesia, Earth - Things to do in Pulau Medang Kecil - Geody.
3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2023.
4. Web site: Indonesia Luxury Resorts, Boutique Hotels, Lodges | Travelwizard.