Pulau Mentiang

Welcome to Pulau Mentiang, a Tropical island in the Singapore Strait, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Mentiang 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 Mentiang

Size: 0.217 km²
Coastline: 2.5 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Singapore Strait
Continent: Asia

Pulau Mentiang is a Tiny Island spanning 0.217 km² with a coastline of 2.5 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: 1.13115618 / Longitude: 103.9859343

Climate and weather of Pulau Mentiang

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 Mentiang

Timezone: UTC+07:00
Timezone places: Asia/Jakarta
Max. Elevation: 3 m
Mean Elevation: 3 m
Vegetation: Urban Area
Tree Coverage: 58%

The mean elevation is 3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 3 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: Urban Area
Regions dominated by human development, including cities and towns, characterized by buildings, roads, and minimal vegetation. Pulau Mentiang has a tree cover of 58 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Pulau Mentiang

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pulau Mentiang. The nearest airport is Hang Nadim International Airport, located 15 km away.

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

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

Continuing your journey, Batam is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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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 Mentiang

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Pulau Mentiang. 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.