Location within Sulawesi | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 4°15′32″N 126°48′00″E / 4.25889°N 126.80000°E / 4.25889; 126.80000 |
| Archipelago | Talaud Islands |
| Area | 846 km2 (327 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | North Sulawesi |
| Largest settlement | Melonguane |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 62,900 (mid 2024 estimate) |
| Pop. density | 74.35/km2 (192.57/sq mi) |
Karakelang is the main island of the Talaud Islands north east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 846 km2 (327 sq mi). It has a population of 51,506 at the 2010 Census1 and 59,920 at the 2020 Census;2 the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 62,900.3 Its largest town is Melonguane on the west coast, which serves as the administrative centre for the Talaud Islands Regency.
References
References
- Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud Dalam Angka 2025 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7104)