Karakelong is the main island of the Talaud Islands north east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 846 km2 (327 sq mi). It has a population of 51,506 at the 2010 Census[1] and 59,920 at the 2020 Census;[2] the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 60,875.[3] Its largest town is Melonguane on the west coast, which serves as the administrative centre for the Talaud Islands Regency.

Karakelong
Karakelong is located in Sulawesi
Karakelong
Karakelong
Geography
LocationSouth East Asia
Coordinates4°15′32″N 126°48′00″E / 4.25889°N 126.80000°E / 4.25889; 126.80000
ArchipelagoTalaud Islands
Area846 km2 (327 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceNorth Sulawesi
Largest settlementMelonguane
Demographics
Population60,875 (mid 2022 estimate)
Pop. density72.0/km2 (186.5/sq mi)

References edit

  1. ^ Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.
  2. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
  3. ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.