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    Indonesia

    0°28′N 131°03′E

    Ayu Islands

    Kepulauan Ayu

    Part of Raja Ampat Islands

    The Ayau Islands (Kepulauan Ayau) are a small archipelago located south of the Asia Islands and north of Waigeo Island within the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia. They are separated from Waigeo Island by the Bougainville Strait. The archipelago consists of two coral atolls. The highest elevation reaches 106 m.

    Overview

    The Ayau Islands (Kepulauan Ayau) are a small archipelago located south of the Asia Islands and north of Waigeo Island within the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia. They are separated from Waigeo Island by the Bougainville Strait. The archipelago consists of two coral atolls. The highest elevation reaches 106 m. On older maps, the islands are labeled as the Ajoe Islands, reflecting the Dutch spelling "Ajoe-eilanden". The beaches of these islands are a breeding ground for the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), while the surrounding waters are popular for snorkeling and scuba diving. Administratively, the Ayau Islands belong to the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua, and form part of the Raja Ampat Regency.

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    Census, cataloged

    • Major islands3
    • Minor islands6
    • Islets19
    • Rocks & skerries9

    Major islands

    3

    • Runi Island

      Area
      5.7 km²
      High point
      76 m

      Pulau Ayau, often called Pulau Aju or simply Ajoe, is a small Indonesian island located in the Ayau Islands above the northern tip of the Waigeo Islands.

    • Pulau Reni

      Area
      0.93 km²
      High point
      11 m

      Pulau Reni is a small Indonesian island located in the Ayu Archipelago above the northern tip of the Waigeo Islands.

    • Kanober Island

      Area
      0.54 km²
      High point
      39 m

      Pulau Kanobe is a small Indonesian island located in the Ayu Archipelago above the northern tip of the Waigeo Islands.

    Minor islands

    6

    • Abidon Island

      Area
      0.8 km²
      High point
      79 m

    • Rutum Island

      Area
      0.27 km²
      High point
      10 m

    • Mios Bekwan

      Area
      0.18 km²
      High point
      8 m

    • Apop Uray Island

      Area
      —

      size unknown

    • Mios Kamasan

      Area
      —

      size unknown

    • Mios Mandun

      Area
      —

      size unknown

    Islets

    19
    • Urbabo Iba Island8 m · 0.07 km²
    • Mandidenef Island27 m · 0.06 km²
    • Mios Mandung7 m · 0.03 km²
    • Ardirkansai Island11 m · 0.03 km²
    • Karau Island0.03 km²
    • Mios Ros5 m · 0.02 km²
    • Urbemasasi Island6 m · 0.02 km²
    • Unnamed island7 m · 1 ha
    • Unnamed island0.7 ha
    • Unnamed island0.6 ha
    • Unnamed island9 m · 0.5 ha
    • Unnamed island6 m · 0.4 ha

    Rocks & skerries

    9
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Padarnker Fadu Island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Karbaken Island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    • Unnamed island<0.1 ha

    Figures

    Comparative heights

    Sea level20 m40 m60 m80 m79 mAbidon76 mRuni39 mKanober27 mMandidenef11 mPulau Reni11 mArdirkansai10 mRutum8 mMios Bekwan8 mUrbabo Iba7 mMios Mandung6 mUrbemasasi5 mMios Ros
    High points by island, metres above sea level.

    Islands by area

    0.00010.0010.010.1110Runi: 5.7 km²RuniPulau Reni: 0.93 km²Pulau ReniAbidon: 0.8 km²AbidonKanober: 0.54 km²KanoberRutum: 0.27 km²RutumMios Bekwan: 0.18 km²Mios BekwanUrbabo Iba: 0.07 km²Urbabo IbaMandidenef: 0.06 km²MandidenefMios Mandung: 0.03 km²Mios MandungArdirkansai: 0.03 km²ArdirkansaiKarau: 0.03 km²KarauMios Ros: 0.02 km²Mios RosUrbemasasi: 0.02 km²UrbemasasiUnnamed island: 1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.7 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.6 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.5 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.4 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.3 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.2 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.2 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.1 haUnnamed islandMansorom: 0.1 haMansoromUnnamed island: 0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: 0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandPadarnker Fadu: <0.1 haPadarnker FaduUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandKarbaken: <0.1 haKarbakenUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed islandUnnamed island: <0.1 haUnnamed island
    km², log scale. 3 without a known area.
    Runi Island5.7 km²
    Pulau Reni0.93 km²
    Abidon Island0.8 km²
    Kanober Island0.54 km²
    Rutum Island0.27 km²
    Mios Bekwan0.18 km²
    Urbabo Iba Island0.07 km²
    Mandidenef Island0.06 km²
    Mios Mandung0.03 km²
    Ardirkansai Island0.03 km²
    Karau Island0.03 km²
    Mios Ros0.02 km²
    Urbemasasi Island0.02 km²
    Unnamed island1 ha
    Unnamed island0.7 ha
    Unnamed island0.6 ha
    Unnamed island0.5 ha
    Unnamed island0.4 ha
    Unnamed island0.3 ha
    Unnamed island0.2 ha
    Unnamed island0.2 ha
    Unnamed island0.1 ha
    Mansorom Island0.1 ha
    Unnamed island0.1 ha
    Unnamed island0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Padarnker Fadu Island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Karbaken Island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha
    Unnamed island<0.1 ha

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Wikidata
    • Talus
    • Wikipedia