Lepar sits in the Gaspar Strait which separates the two larger islands.

[1] The island is largely flat with no prominent elevations, with the southeastern side having the steepest slopes.

[3] Four small rivers flow in the island, named Pangku, Elang, Bunut and Bayan.

[3] Agriculture and fisheries dominate the district's economy, employing about 2,650 and 1,150 people respectively in 2016.

A palm oil plantation company holds usage rights to just over half the island, with a concession of 8,500 hectares.