Welcome to Pulau Masalembu Besar, a Tropical island in the Java Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Masalembu Besar unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Size: 23.6 km² Coastline: 29.9 km Ocean: Pacific Ocean Sea: Java Sea Continent: Asia
Pulau Masalembu Besar is a Medium Island spanning 24 km² with a coastline of 30 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: Somalia – A large tectonic plate covering the Horn of Africa and parts of the Indian Ocean, known for the East African Rift where it’s splitting away from the African Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates: Latitude: -5.5615841 / Longitude: 114.42365077
Climate and weather of Pulau Masalembu Besar
Climate Zone: Tropical Climate Details: Tropical Monsoon Climate Temperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.
