Masalembu Islands

The Masalembu Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Masalembu) are the islands that lie in the Java Sea to the north of Madura, about halfway between Madura and Borneo.

They administratively form Masalembu District (kecamatan) of Sumenep Regency of Madura, in the Indonesian province of East Java.

[2] Masalembu Island is close to the equator, exhibiting a habitat supportive of rich biodiversity, with coral reefs, mangroves, algae forests, and upwelling areas with the capacity to sustain fisheries and other highly valuable economic activities.

The island is approximately 29 miles to the north of Masalembu Island, has an area of about 9.79 km2, and is occupied by one village, namely the Village of Kersatria, with a population in 2000 of 3,287 inhabitants.

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