Pulau Layang

Welcome to Pulau Layang, a Tropical island in the Singapore Strait, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Layang unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

• Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
• Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
• Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
• Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
• News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Pulau Layang

Size: 0.189 km²
Coastline: 2.3 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Singapore Strait
Continent: Asia

Pulau Layang is a Tiny Island spanning 0.189 km² with a coastline of 2.3 km.

Archipel: Greater Sunda Islands – A group of large islands in Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi, known for their rich biodiversity and cultural diversity.

Tectonic Plate: Sunda – Extends across Southeast Asia, encompassing parts of the Sunda Shelf, known for its interaction with the Australian Plate, contributing to volcanic activity in Indonesia.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 1.12896875 / Longitude: 103.85223968

Climate and weather of Pulau Layang

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Rainforest Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: This climate is typified by heavy rainfall throughout the year, high humidity, and consistently high temperatures, leading to lush rainforests and rich biodiversity. Seasonal temperature variations are minimal.

Topography and nature of Pulau Layang

Timezone: UTC+07:00
Timezone places: Asia/Jakarta
Max. Elevation: 5 m
Mean Elevation: 5 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 35%

The mean elevation is 5 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 5 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Pulau Layang has a tree cover of 35 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Pulau Layang

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pulau Layang. The nearest airport is Singapore Changi Airport, located 29 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Pulau Layang. The closest major port is PULAU SAMBU, approximately 7 km away.

The mean population of Pulau Layang is 1877 per km². Pulau Layang is Densely Populated. The island belongs to Indonesia.

Continuing your journey, Pulau Lumba Besar is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Indonesia is classified as Emerging region: MIKT: Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey – Economies recognized for their development potential and emerging market status. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Pulau Layang

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Pulau Layang. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.