It lies off the coast of Cape Bira of South Sulawesi Province.

Its principal town is Benteng, while much smaller towns to the south are Tanabau, Padang, Tile-tile, Pariangan, Galung, Layolo, Pa'garangang, Barangbarang, to Appattanah.

To the north are Parak, Barugayya, Batangmata, Onto, and finally Bonelohe.

The island is over 50 miles (80 km) long and very narrow at the northern and southern ends; its area is 798.58 km2 (308.33 sq mi).

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