Molucca SeaIndonesia

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Maluku Islands

Kepulauan Maluku

Part of Indonesia

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1791 landforms

Overview

The Maluku Islands or the Moluccas ( mə-LUK-əz; Dutch: Molukken [ˌmoːˈlʏkə(n)]) are an archipelago in the eastern part of Indonesia. Tectonically they are located on the Halmahera plate within the Molucca Sea Collision Zone. Geographically located in West Melanesia, the Moluccas have been considered a geographical and cultural intersection of Asia and Oceania. The islands were known as the Spice Islands because of the nutmeg, mace, and cloves that were exclusively found there, the presence of which sparked European colonial interests in the 16th century. The Maluku Islands formed a single province from Indonesian independence until 1999, when they were split into two provinces. A new province, North Maluku, incorporates the area between Morotai and Sula, with the arc of islands from Buru and Seram to Wetar remaining within the existing Maluku Province. North Maluku is predominantly Muslim, and its capital is Sofifi on Halmahera island. Maluku province has a larger Christian population, and its capital is Ambon. Though originally Melanesian, many island populations, especially in the Banda Islands, were massacred in the 17th century during the Dutch–Portuguese War, also known as the Spice War. A second influx of immigrants primarily from Java began in the early 20th century under the Dutch and continues in the Indonesian era, which has also caused a lot of controversy as the transmigrant programs are thought to be a contributing factor to the Maluku Riots. Historical maritime exchanges between the Maluku Islands and neighbouring archipelagos included Philippine-built boats and tools, which Filipino craftsmen made using durable techniques that were prized across island fleets.

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Census, cataloged

Major islands4
Minor islands664
Islets950
Rocks & skerries173

Major islands

Halmahera
Area
17,956 km²
High point
1,571 m
Halmahera, formerly known as Jilolo, Gilolo, or Jailolo, is the largest island in the Maluku Islands. It is part of the North Maluku province of Indonesia, and Sofifi, the capital of the province, is located on the west coast of the island.
Seram Island
Area
17,368 km²
High point
3,027 m
Seram (formerly spelled Ceram; also Seran or Serang) is the largest and main island of Maluku province of Indonesia, despite Ambon Island's historical importance. It is located just north of the smaller Ambon Island and a few other adjacent islands, such as Saparua, Haruku, Nusa Laut and the Banda Islands.
Buru
Area
8,514 km²
High point
2,700 m
Buru (formerly spelled Boeroe, Boro, or Bouru) is the third largest island within the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It lies between the Banda Sea to the south and Seram Sea to the north, west of Ambon and Seram islands. The island belongs to Maluku province and includes the Buru and South Buru regencies.
Ambon Island
Area
772 km²
High point
1,023 m
Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. 02 sq mi) and is mountainous, well watered, and fertile. Ambon Island consists of two territories: the city of Ambon to the south, and three districts (kecamatan) of the Central Maluku Regency to the north.

Minor islands

196

Yamdena
Area
3,255 km²
High point
299 m
Taliabu Island
Area
2,916 km²
High point
1,403 m
Wetar
Area
2,611 km²
High point
1,411 m
Obimayor Island
Area
2,461 km²
High point
1,611 m
Terangan Island
Area
2,398 km²
High point
110 m
Morotai
Area
2,269 km²
High point
1,250 m
Kobroor
Area
1,806 km²
High point
92 m
Bacan
Area
1,787 km²
High point
2,111 m
Wokam Island
Area
1,607 km²
High point
97 m
Mangoli Island
Area
1,204 km²
High point
1,115 m
Babar Island
Area
623 km²
High point
818 m
Nuhu Yuthu Island
Area
544 km²
High point
611 m
Sulabesi Island
Area
531 km²
High point
644 m
Kasiruta
Area
438 km²
High point
798 m
Kei Kecil Island
Area
410 km²
High point
112 m
Pulau Koba
Area
400 km²
High point
58 m
Maikoor
Area
398 km²
High point
84 m
Moa
Area
360 km²
High point
255 m
Selaru
Area
347 km²
High point
79 m
Komfane
Area
307 km²
High point
79 m
Pulau Kola
Area
287 km²
High point
85 m
Larat
Area
214 km²
High point
119 m
Mandioli Island
Area
207 km²
High point
322 m
Damar Island
Area
192 km²
High point
868 m
Romang
Area
174 km²
High point
743 m
Haruku Island
Area
174 km²
High point
582 m
Bisa Island
Area
171 km²
High point
423 m
Pulau Workai
Area
163 km²
High point
60 m
Saparua
Area
159 km²
High point
321 m
Pulau Wuliaru
Area
157 km²
High point
175 m
Kelang
Area
141 km²
High point
777 m
Pulau Gebe
Area
139 km²
High point
383 m
Penambulai
Area
137 km²
High point
54 m
Buano Island
Area
126 km²
High point
622 m
Tidore Island
Area
118 km²
High point
1,750 m
Manipa
Area
112 km²
High point
622 m
Lakor Island
Area
111 km²
High point
35 m
Sermata Island
Area
108 km²
High point
387 m
Pulau Baun
Area
108 km²
High point
52 m
Ternate island
Area
102 km²
High point
1,715 m
Pulau Seira
Area
95.8 km²
High point
54 m
Dullah Island
Area
93.6 km²
High point
83 m
Pulau Selu
Area
91.1 km²
High point
197 m
Letti Island
Area
90.3 km²
High point
404 m
Makian Island
Area
83.9 km²
High point
1,357 m
Kisar
Area
80.5 km²
High point
236 m
Pulau Molu
Area
74.9 km²
High point
268 m
Ambalau Island
Area
70.1 km²
High point
586 m
Gorom Island
Area
66.2 km²
High point
296 m
Obilatu Island
Area
63.8 km²
High point
814 m
Rao Island
Area
60.2 km²
High point
420 m
Kayoa
Area
59.6 km²
High point
422 m
Pulau Damar
Area
55.4 km²
High point
147 m
Manuoko Island
Area
50 km²
High point
345 m
Pulau Wamar
Area
48.3 km²
High point
57 m
Pulau Warilau
Area
47.6 km²
High point
46 m
Pulau Masela
Area
45.6 km²
High point
190 m
Pulau Ujir
Area
43 km²
High point
80 m
Pulau Wetan
Area
42.7 km²
High point
334 m
Tobalai Island
Area
39.4 km²
High point
200 m
Seho Island
Area
38.4 km²
High point
470 m
Pulau Barakan
Area
37.4 km²
High point
44 m
Kur Island
Area
36.7 km²
High point
389 m
Pulau Obit
Area
35.5 km²
High point
183 m
Pulau Doi
Area
35.2 km²
High point
303 m
Pulau Wotap
Area
34.7 km²
High point
178 m
Pulau Fordate
Area
32.9 km²
High point
249 m
Pulau Lipumatole
Area
30.8 km²
High point
273 m
Pulau Taneti
Area
30.1 km²
High point
225 m
Kesui Island
Area
29.8 km²
High point
343 m
Pulau Yu
Area
29.7 km²
High point
39 m
Tapa Island
Area
27.7 km²
High point
525 m
Lautsa Island
Area
26.9 km²
High point
320 m
Pulau Tayando
Area
26.6 km²
High point
69 m
Unnamed island
Area
26.5 km²
High point
43 m
Pulau Joronga
Area
25.7 km²
High point
205 m
Banda Besar
Area
25.4 km²
High point
521 m
Pulau Sain
Area
25.1 km²
High point
43 m
Moti Island
Area
24.6 km²
High point
950 m
Pulau Muari
Area
24.3 km²
High point
314 m
Pulau Latalata
Area
23.4 km²
High point
367 m
Lirang Island
Area
23.2 km²
High point
416 m
Pulau Maru
Area
23.1 km²
High point
237 m
Walir Island
Area
22.7 km²
High point
60 m
Teor
Area
22.2 km²
High point
346 m
Gamumu Island
Area
22.1 km²
High point
241 m
Panjang Island
Area
20 km²
High point
82 m
Nila Island
Area
20 km²
High point
781 m
Pulau Sayafi
Area
19.7 km²
High point
108 m
Pulau Wasir
Area
18.6 km²
High point
83 m
Pulau Mimien
Area
17.9 km²
High point
31 m
Pulau Wolvat
Area
17.2 km²
High point
36 m
Pulau Bengori
Area
16.1 km²
High point
23 m
Pulau Dai
Area
15.7 km²
High point
621 m
Pulau Jeudin
Area
15.1 km²
High point
29 m
Pulau Enu
Area
14.6 km²
High point
26 m
Teon Island
Area
13.8 km²
High point
655 m
Pulau Daweloor
Area
13.7 km²
High point
285 m
Pulau Tam
Area
13.3 km²
High point
112 m
Pulau Mitak
Area
13.3 km²
High point
66 m
Adranan Island
Area
13.2 km²
High point
40 m
Pulau Laluin
Area
12.5 km²
High point
141 m
Pulau Dawera
Area
12.2 km²
High point
324 m
Pulau Parang
Area
12.1 km²
High point
112 m
Pulau Turturjuring
Area
11.4 km²
High point
33 m
Pulau Dagasuli
Area
11.1 km²
High point
165 m
Pulau Saleh Besar
Area
10.6 km²
High point
301 m
Nus Mauporas
Area
10.4 km²
High point
300 m
Pulau Tanimbar Kei
Area
9.9 km²
High point
46 m
Unnamed island
Area
9.8 km²
High point
32 m
Pulau Malamala
Area
9.2 km²
High point
229 m
Unnamed island
Area
9.2 km²
High point
61 m
Seram Laut
Area
9.1 km²
High point
104 m
Penjuring
Area
9.1 km²
High point
37 m
Pulau Kano
Area
9.1 km²
High point
189 m
Unnamed island
Area
8.7 km²
High point
29 m
Pulau Witir
Area
8.6 km²
High point
45 m
Nusa Kahatola
Area
8.5 km²
High point
205 m
Pulau Namwaan
Area
8.5 km²
High point
137 m
Pulau Pua
Area
8.3 km²
High point
388 m
Unnamed island
Area
8 km²
High point
26 m
Pulau Sukar
Area
8 km²
High point
33 m
Pulau Ur
Area
7.8 km²
High point
50 m
Pulau Anggarmasa
Area
7.6 km²
High point
82 m
Pulau Babi
Area
7.6 km²
High point
183 m
Gunungapi Island
Area
7.3 km²
High point
640 m
Pulau Lelamtuti
Area
7.3 km²
High point
36 m
Pulau Keswu
Area
7.3 km²
High point
87 m
Unnamed island
Area
7.1 km²
High point
34 m
Pulau Pakal
Area
7 km²
High point
250 m
Kepulauan Tabulu
Area
7 km²
High point
92 m
Pulau Aduar
Area
6.9 km²
High point
33 m
Pulau Laibobar
Area
6.8 km²
High point
380 m
Pulau Jeh
Area
6.7 km²
High point
22 m
Buar
Area
6.7 km²
High point
38 m
Pulau Hiri
Area
6.7 km²
High point
630 m
Pulau Belangbelang
Area
6.3 km²
High point
42 m
Luang Island
Area
6.2 km²
High point
250 m
Mare Island
Area
6.1 km²
High point
308 m
Pulau Kalapu
Area
6.1 km²
High point
34 m
Pulau Nuhutuwau
Area
6 km²
High point
35 m
Serua Island
Area
6 km²
High point
641 m
Unnamed island
Area
5.9 km²
High point
36 m
Pulau Kultubai Selatan
Area
5.7 km²
High point
20 m
Unnamed island
Area
5.6 km²
High point
34 m
Pulau Fau
Area
5.6 km²
High point
122 m
Pulau Tambelit
Area
5.5 km²
High point
163 m
Pulau Babi
Area
5.5 km²
High point
24 m
Pulau Doworalamo
Area
5.1 km²
High point
287 m
Pulau Tabar
Area
5.1 km²
High point
28 m
Lafusa
Area
4.9 km²
High point
26 m
Pulau Matkus
Area
4.7 km²
High point
34 m
Pulau Manir
Area
4.7 km²
High point
62 m
Pulau Nyamuk
Area
4.6 km²
High point
36 m
Pulau Pacitaka
Area
4.5 km²
High point
114 m
Pulau Leer
Area
4.5 km²
High point
31 m
Unnamed island
Area
4.3 km²
High point
21 m
Terbang Selatan Island
Area
4.3 km²
High point
112 m
Pulau Inggelang
Area
4.3 km²
High point
28 m
Hatta Island
Area
4.3 km²
High point
173 m
Terbang Utara Island
Area
4.2 km²
High point
135 m
Pulau Nitu
Area
4.2 km²
High point
63 m
Pulau Wayangan
Area
4.2 km²
High point
36 m
Nus Yatas
Area
4.1 km²
High point
293 m
Pulau Daar
Area
4 km²
High point
39 m
Watu Bela Island
Area
3.9 km²
High point
198 m
Pulau Warbal
Area
3.8 km²
High point
42 m
Rhun Island
Area
3.7 km²
High point
174 m
Pulau Siko
Area
3.7 km²
High point
234 m
Pulau Itam
Area
3.6 km²
High point
113 m
Pulau Kulur
Area
3.5 km²
High point
26 m
Redong Island
Area
3.5 km²
High point
252 m
Ay Island
Area
3.5 km²
High point
123 m
Pulau Pisang
Area
3.4 km²
High point
434 m
Pulau Rumadan
Area
3.4 km²
High point
36 m
Pulau Babuan
Area
3.4 km²
High point
41 m
Pulau Kumer
Area
3.4 km²
High point
134 m
Neira Island
Area
3.4 km²
High point
243 m
Pulau Tapa
Area
3.3 km²
High point
88 m
Pulau Bokuboku
Area
3.3 km²
High point
31 m
Pulau Daga Besar
Area
3.3 km²
High point
34 m
Unnamed island
Area
3.3 km²
High point
51 m
Pulau Tolonuu
Area
3.3 km²
High point
22 m
Pulau Miti
Area
3.3 km²
High point
24 m
Pulau Haniar
Area
3.3 km²
High point
46 m
Pulau Orangkaya
Area
3.2 km²
High point
54 m
Pulau Asutubun
Area
3.2 km²
High point
29 m
Pulau Karang
Area
3.1 km²
High point
20 m
Ubur Island
Area
3.1 km²
High point
32 m
Pulau Belading
Area
3.1 km²
High point
23 m
Pulau Jursian
Area
3 km²
High point
27 m
Unnamed island
Area
2.9 km²
High point
80 m
Pulau Tengah
Area
2.9 km²
High point
131 m
Pulau Besar
Area
2.8 km²
High point
33 m
Pulau Parapotang
Area
2.8 km²
High point
88 m
Pulau Muor
Area
2.8 km²
High point
69 m

Rocks & skerries

173

On the chart above, at its closest zooms.

Listing 200 of 1791; the rest are on the chart.

Figures

Comparative heights

Islands by area

km², log scale

Groups within

Overlapping groups

Photographs

807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) from Salt Lake City (Fort Douglas), UT, United States of America / CC BY 2.0
Eustaquio Santimano / CC BY 2.0
Keramba penampung ikan Kerapu di Pulau Adi, Papua Barat
Adirhapsody / CC BY-SA 4.0
hutan lindung olas, salah satu dara respan air yg berada di pulau seram
Dani Albakia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Maluku Islands. Hats, weapons and utensils of the inhabitants
Antoine Germain Bevalet (1784–1864) prinx; Jean Louis Denis Coutant (1776-1831?) sculp. / Public domain
Leonardo de Argensola, Bartolomé (1562-1631) Conquista de las Islas Malucas ... texto completo En Madrid : por Alonso Martin, 1609
Ecelan / CC BY-SA 3.0

Sources

Facts

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

Photographs

USNS Mercy off the coast of Ambon, Indonesia. 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) from Salt Lake City (Fort Douglas), UT, United States of America / CC BY 2.0
Halmahera Island, North Maluku, Indonesia 4. Eustaquio Santimano / CC BY 2.0
Keramba Adi Jaya, tempat penampungan ikan kerapu. Adirhapsody / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hutan lindung olas, salah satu dara respan air yg berada di pulau seram - panoramio. Dani Albakia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Maluku Islands Wikivoyage Banner. Pulau Maitara and Pulau Tidore from the Floridas Restaurant in Pulau Ternate (Ternate Island), The Moluccas (Maluku) (15 / CC BY 2.0
Maluku Islands. Hats, weapons and utensils of the inhabitants. Antoine Germain Bevalet (1784–1864) prinx; Jean Louis Denis Coutant (1776-1831?) sculp. / Public domain
Conquista de las Islas Malucas. Ecelan / CC BY-SA 3.0

Halmahera	17,956 km²
Seram Island	17,368 km²
Buru	8,514 km²
Yamdena	3,255 km²
Taliabu Island	2,916 km²
Wetar	2,611 km²
Obimayor Island	2,461 km²
Terangan Island	2,398 km²
Morotai	2,269 km²
Kobroor	1,806 km²
Bacan	1,787 km²
Wokam Island	1,607 km²
Mangoli Island	1,204 km²
Ambon Island	772 km²
Babar Island	623 km²
Nuhu Yuthu Island	544 km²
Sulabesi Island	531 km²
Kasiruta	438 km²
Kei Kecil Island	410 km²
Pulau Koba	400 km²
Maikoor	398 km²
Moa	360 km²
Selaru	347 km²
Komfane	307 km²
Pulau Kola	287 km²
Larat	214 km²
Mandioli Island	207 km²
Damar Island	192 km²
Romang	174 km²
Haruku Island	174 km²
Bisa Island	171 km²
Pulau Workai	163 km²
Saparua	159 km²
Pulau Wuliaru	157 km²
Kelang	141 km²
Pulau Gebe	139 km²
Penambulai	137 km²
Buano Island	126 km²
Tidore Island	118 km²
Manipa	112 km²
Lakor Island	111 km²
Sermata Island	108 km²
Pulau Baun	108 km²
Ternate island	102 km²
Pulau Seira	95.8 km²
Dullah Island	93.6 km²
Pulau Selu	91.1 km²
Letti Island	90.3 km²
Makian Island	83.9 km²
Kisar	80.5 km²
Pulau Molu	74.9 km²
Ambalau Island	70.1 km²
Gorom Island	66.2 km²
Obilatu Island	63.8 km²
Rao Island	60.2 km²
Kayoa	59.6 km²
Pulau Damar	55.4 km²
Manuoko Island	50 km²
Pulau Wamar	48.3 km²
Pulau Warilau	47.6 km²
Pulau Masela	45.6 km²
Pulau Ujir	43 km²
Pulau Wetan	42.7 km²
Tobalai Island	39.4 km²
Seho Island	38.4 km²
Pulau Barakan	37.4 km²
Kur Island	36.7 km²
Pulau Obit	35.5 km²
Pulau Doi	35.2 km²
Pulau Wotap	34.7 km²
Pulau Fordate	32.9 km²
Pulau Lipumatole	30.8 km²
Pulau Taneti	30.1 km²
Kesui Island	29.8 km²
Pulau Yu	29.7 km²
Tapa Island	27.7 km²
Lautsa Island	26.9 km²
Pulau Tayando	26.6 km²
Unnamed island	26.5 km²
Pulau Joronga	25.7 km²
Banda Besar	25.4 km²
Pulau Sain	25.1 km²
Moti Island	24.6 km²
Pulau Muari	24.3 km²
Pulau Latalata	23.4 km²
Lirang Island	23.2 km²
Pulau Maru	23.1 km²
Walir Island	22.7 km²
Teor	22.2 km²
Gamumu Island	22.1 km²
Panjang Island	20 km²
Nila Island	20 km²
Pulau Sayafi	19.7 km²
Pulau Wasir	18.6 km²
Pulau Mimien	17.9 km²
Pulau Wolvat	17.2 km²
Pulau Bengori	16.1 km²
Pulau Dai	15.7 km²
Pulau Jeudin	15.1 km²
Pulau Enu	14.6 km²
Teon Island	13.8 km²
Pulau Daweloor	13.7 km²
Pulau Tam	13.3 km²
Pulau Mitak	13.3 km²
Adranan Island	13.2 km²
Pulau Laluin	12.5 km²
Pulau Dawera	12.2 km²
Pulau Parang	12.1 km²
Pulau Turturjuring	11.4 km²
Pulau Dagasuli	11.1 km²
Pulau Saleh Besar	10.6 km²
Nus Mauporas	10.4 km²
Pulau Tanimbar Kei	9.9 km²
Unnamed island	9.8 km²
Pulau Malamala	9.2 km²
Unnamed island	9.2 km²
Seram Laut	9.1 km²
Penjuring	9.1 km²
Pulau Kano	9.1 km²
Unnamed island	8.7 km²
Pulau Witir	8.6 km²
Nusa Kahatola	8.5 km²
Pulau Namwaan	8.5 km²
Pulau Pua	8.3 km²
Unnamed island	8 km²
Pulau Sukar	8 km²
Pulau Ur	7.8 km²
Pulau Anggarmasa	7.6 km²
Pulau Babi	7.6 km²
Gunungapi Island	7.3 km²
Pulau Lelamtuti	7.3 km²
Pulau Keswu	7.3 km²
Unnamed island	7.1 km²
Pulau Pakal	7 km²
Kepulauan Tabulu	7 km²
Pulau Aduar	6.9 km²
Pulau Laibobar	6.8 km²
Pulau Jeh	6.7 km²
Buar	6.7 km²
Pulau Hiri	6.7 km²
Pulau Belangbelang	6.3 km²
Luang Island	6.2 km²
Mare Island	6.1 km²
Pulau Kalapu	6.1 km²
Pulau Nuhutuwau	6 km²
Serua Island	6 km²
Unnamed island	5.9 km²
Pulau Kultubai Selatan	5.7 km²
Unnamed island	5.6 km²
Pulau Fau	5.6 km²
Pulau Tambelit	5.5 km²
Pulau Babi	5.5 km²
Pulau Doworalamo	5.1 km²
Pulau Tabar	5.1 km²
Lafusa	4.9 km²
Pulau Matkus	4.7 km²
Pulau Manir	4.7 km²
Pulau Nyamuk	4.6 km²
Pulau Pacitaka	4.5 km²
Pulau Leer	4.5 km²
Unnamed island	4.3 km²
Terbang Selatan Island	4.3 km²
Pulau Inggelang	4.3 km²
Hatta Island	4.3 km²
Terbang Utara Island	4.2 km²
Pulau Nitu	4.2 km²
Pulau Wayangan	4.2 km²
Nus Yatas	4.1 km²
Pulau Daar	4 km²
Watu Bela Island	3.9 km²
Pulau Warbal	3.8 km²
Rhun Island	3.7 km²
Pulau Siko	3.7 km²
Pulau Itam	3.6 km²
Pulau Kulur	3.5 km²
Redong Island	3.5 km²
Ay Island	3.5 km²
Pulau Pisang	3.4 km²
Pulau Rumadan	3.4 km²
Pulau Babuan	3.4 km²
Pulau Kumer	3.4 km²
Neira Island	3.4 km²
Pulau Tapa	3.3 km²
Pulau Bokuboku	3.3 km²
Pulau Daga Besar	3.3 km²
Unnamed island	3.3 km²
Pulau Tolonuu	3.3 km²
Pulau Miti	3.3 km²
Pulau Haniar	3.3 km²
Pulau Orangkaya	3.2 km²
Pulau Asutubun	3.2 km²
Pulau Karang	3.1 km²
Ubur Island	3.1 km²
Pulau Belading	3.1 km²
Pulau Jursian	3 km²
Unnamed island	2.9 km²
Pulau Tengah	2.9 km²
Pulau Besar	2.8 km²
Pulau Parapotang	2.8 km²
Pulau Muor	2.8 km²

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