Pulau Semarung

Pulau Semarung
0.626 km²
Coastline: 4.508 km
Landform: Plains
32 / km²
UTC+07:00
Tree Cover: 6%
Mixed Forest

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

Geography and size of Pulau Semarung

Size: 0.626 km²
Coastline: 4.5 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: South China Sea
Continent: Asia

Pulau Semarung is a Tiny Island spanning 0.626 km² with a coastline of 4.5 km.

Archipel: Malay Archipelago – The world’s largest archipelago, located between mainland Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its immense 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: 3.75705704 / Longitude: 108.11866072

Climate and weather of Pulau Semarung

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 Semarung

Timezone: UTC+07:00
Timezone places: Asia/Jakarta
Max. Elevation: 4 m
Mean Elevation: 3 m
Vegetation: Mixed Forest
Tree Coverage: 6%

The mean elevation is 3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 4 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: Mixed Forest
A combination of both deciduous and evergreen trees, often found in transitional zones between forest types. These forests offer a diverse habitat for various wildlife species. Pulau Semarung has a tree cover of 6 %.

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 Semarung

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pulau Semarung. The nearest airport is Ranai-Natuna Airport, located 34 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Pulau Semarung. The closest major port is UDANG OILFIELD, approximately 184 km away.

The mean population of Pulau Semarung is 33 per km². Pulau Semarung is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Indonesia.

Continuing your journey, Pulau Sedanau 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.

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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.

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