Moderately Inhabited Oceania Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Pulau Roa

Moderately Inhabited Oceania Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Pulau Roa, Indonesia

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.688 km²

Coastline: 7.110 km

Landform: Plains

387 / km²

UTC+09:00

Tree Cover: 95%

Evergreen Broadleaf Forest

Indonesia

Closest neighboring island: Pulau Duroa

Welcome to Pulau Roa, a Tropical island in the Banda Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pulau Roa 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 Roa

Size: 1.688 km²
Coastline: 7.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Banda Sea
Continent: Oceania

Pulau Roa is a Small Island spanning 1.7 km² with a coastline of 7.1 km.

Archipel: Melanesia – A subregion of Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, including countries like Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, known for their diverse cultures and languages.

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: -5.44715237 / Longitude: 132.70367906

Climate and weather of Pulau Roa

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 Roa

Timezone: UTC+09:00
Timezone places: Asia/Tokyo
Max. Elevation: 22 m
Mean Elevation: 11 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 95%

The mean elevation is 11 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 22 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: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Characterized by dense, lush canopies of broadleaf trees that retain their leaves year-round. These forests are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions and are known for their high biodiversity. Pulau Roa has a tree cover of 95 %.

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 Roa

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pulau Roa. The nearest airport is Karel Sadsuitubun Airport, located 34 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Pulau Roa. The closest major port is FAKFAK, approximately 282 km away.

The mean population of Pulau Roa is 388 per km². Pulau Roa is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Indonesia.

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

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Pulau Roa

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