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

Wanua Salangka

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

Wanua Salangka, Indonesia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.124 km²

Coastline: 1.878 km

Landform: Plains

298 / km²

UTC+08:00

Tree Cover: 34%

Open Woodland

Indonesia

Closest neighboring island: Pulau Biaro

Welcome to Wanua Salangka, a Tropical island in the Molukka Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Wanua Salangka 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 Wanua Salangka

Size: 0.124 km²
Coastline: 1.9 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Molukka Sea
Continent: Oceania

Wanua Salangka is a Tiny Island spanning 0.124 km² with a coastline of 1.9 km.

Archipel: –

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: 2.12582289 / Longitude: 125.36853221

Climate and weather of Wanua Salangka

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 Wanua Salangka

Timezone: UTC+08:00
Timezone places: Australia/Perth
Max. Elevation: 19 m
Mean Elevation: -4 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 34%

The mean elevation is -4 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 19 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. Wanua Salangka has a tree cover of 34 %.

Vegetation: 3 vegetation zones – Moderately Diverse Island
These islands start to show a broader range of ecological niches. With three vegetation zones, they may offer a mix of ecosystems like coastal areas, inland woods, and perhaps a distinct wetland or dry area. This diversity supports a wider range of flora and fauna, making these islands more ecologically complex than those with minimal diversity.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Wanua Salangka

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Wanua Salangka. The nearest airport is Sam Ratulangi Airport, located 80 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Wanua Salangka. The closest major port is BITUNG, approximately 79 km away.

The mean population of Wanua Salangka is 299 per km². Wanua Salangka is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Indonesia.

Continuing your journey, Pulau Biaro 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 Wanua Salangka

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Wanua Salangka. 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.

Wanua Salangka

Geography and size of Wanua Salangka

Climate and weather of Wanua Salangka

Topography and nature of Wanua Salangka

Infrastructure and Travelling to Wanua Salangka

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Wanua Salangka

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