Extreme points of Indonesia

This is an article about the extreme points of Indonesia.

In the context of its geography, the northern extreme is 6°4'30" North and southern is 11°0'27" South. The western extreme point is at 94°58'22" East and the furthest east is at 141°1'10" East.^[1]

Each major island has its individual extreme points as well.

Indonesia

• Geographic center – Makassar Strait, near Balabalagan Islands 2°27′58.5″S 117°59′46″E / 2.466250°S 117.99611°E
• Northernmost point – Rondo Island,^[2] Sukakarya Subdistrict, Sabang City, Aceh 6°4′30″N 95°6′45″E / 6.07500°N 95.11250°E
• Southernmost point – Pamana Island,^[3] Southwest Rote Subdistrict, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 11°0′27″S 122°52′29″E / 11.00750°S 122.87472°E
• Westernmost point – Benggala Island,^[4] Pulo Aceh Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°47′32″N 94°58′22″E / 5.79222°N 94.97278°E
• Easternmost point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E
• Northernmost settlement – Ie Meulee, Sukajaya Subdistrict, Sabang City, Aceh 5°53′59″N 95°19′33″E / 5.89972°N 95.32583°E
• Southernmost settlement – Bo'a, West Rote Subdistrict, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 10°56′2″S 122°50′39″E / 10.93389°S 122.84417°E
• Westernmost settlement – Melingge, Pulo Aceh Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°44′15″N 95°2′30″E / 5.73750°N 95.04167°E
• Easternmost settlement – Sota, Sota District, Merauke Regency, Papua 8°25′42″S 141°1′8″E / 8.42833°S 141.01889°E
• Lowest point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea −9,125 metres (−29,938 ft) 5°30′7″N 127°40′48″E / 5.50194°N 127.68000°E
• Highest point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Papua 4,884 metres (16,024 ft) 4°4′42″S 137°9′26″E / 4.07833°S 137.15722°E

Sumatra

• Highest Point – Mount Kerinci, Barisan Mountains, West Sumatra-Jambi border 3,805 metres (12,484 ft) 1°41′45″S 101°16′2″E / 1.69583°S 101.26722°E
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Rondo Island, Sukakarya Subdistrict, Sabang City, Aceh 6°4′30″N 95°6′45″E / 6.07500°N 95.11250°E, north of this lies India's southernmost point Indira Point in Nicobar Islands
• Southernmost Point – Rakata, Krakatau Islands, South Lampung Regency, Lampung 6°10′4″S 105°26′57″E / 6.16778°S 105.44917°E
• Westernmost Point – Benggala Island, Pulo Air Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°47′34″N 94°58′21″E / 5.79278°N 94.97250°E
• Easternmost Point – Kepala Island, Natuna Islands, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands 2°38′43″N 109°10′4″E / 2.64528°N 109.16778°E

Sumatra only

• Northernmost Point – Point Batee, Mesjid Raya Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°39′23″N 95°25′56″E / 5.65639°N 95.43222°E
• Southernmost Point – Cape Belimbing, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, West Pesisir Regency, Lampung 5°56′35″S 104°35′4″E / 5.94306°S 104.58444°E
• Westernmost Point – Point Raja, Lhoknga Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°31′39″N 95°11′37″E / 5.52750°N 95.19361°E
• Easternmost Point – Cape Kait, Tulung Selapan Subdistrict, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra 3°13′34″S 106°5′48″E / 3.22611°S 106.09667°E

Java

• Highest Point – Mount Semeru, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Lumajang-Malang Regency border, East Java 3,676 metres (12,060 ft) 0°47′0″S 112°37′0″E / 0.78333°S 112.61667°E
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Sebira Island, North Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands Regency, Jakarta 5°12′6″S 106°27′47″E / 5.20167°S 106.46306°E
• Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°46′49″S 114°31′59″E / 8.78028°S 114.53306°E
• Westernmost Point – Cape Baturendeng, Panaitan Island, Pandeglang Regency, Banten 6°36′52″S 105°6′0″E / 6.61444°S 105.10000°E
• Easternmost Point – Sakala Island, Kangean Islands, Sumenep Regency, East Java 6°56′38″S 116°15′26″E / 6.94389°S 116.25722°E

Java only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Pujut, Puloampel Subdistrict, Serang Regency, Banten 5°52′33″S 106°02′28″E / 5.87583°S 106.04111°E
• Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°46′49″S 114°31′59″E / 8.78028°S 114.53306°E
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gede, Ujung Kulon National Park, Pandeglang Regency, Banten 8°43′2″S 114°36′19″E / 8.71722°S 114.60528°E
• Easternmost Point – Cape Slaka, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°43′2″S 114°36′19″E / 8.71722°S 114.60528°E

Kalimantan

• Highest Point – Bukit Raya, Schwaner Mountains, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan 2,278 metres (7,474 ft) 0°39′33″S 112°41′19″E / 0.65917°S 112.68861°E
• Lowest Point – Minahasa Basin, Celebes Sea −5,250 metres (−17,220 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong Subdistrict, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border 4°24′28″N 116°34′5″E / 4.40778°N 116.56806°E
• Southernmost Point – Kalambau Island, Lesser Laut Islands, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan 4°56′17″S 115°38′12″E / 4.93806°S 115.63667°E
• Westernmost Point – Dato Island, Segedong Subdistrict, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan 0°7′35″N 108°35′40″E / 0.12639°N 108.59444°E
• Easternmost Point – Sambit Island, Derawan Islands, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan 1°46′49″N 119°2′12″E / 1.78028°N 119.03667°E

Kalimantan only

• Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong Subdistrict, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border 4°24′28″N 116°34′5″E / 4.40778°N 116.56806°E
• Southernmost Point – Cape South, Panyipatan Subdistrict, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan 4°10′41″S 114°39′43″E / 4.17806°S 114.66194°E
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gundul, Sungai Raya Islands Subdistrict, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan 0°48′56″N 108°50′26″E / 0.81556°N 108.84056°E
• Easternmost Point – Cape Mangkalihat, Sandaran Subdistrict, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan 1°1′20″N 118°59′19″E / 1.02222°N 118.98861°E

Lesser Sunda Islands

• Highest Point – Mount Rinjani, Gunung Rinjani National Park, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 3,726 metres (12,224 ft) 8°24′51″S 116°27′35″E / 8.41417°S 116.45972°E
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Eastern Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)
• Northernmost Point – Komba Island, Flores Sea, Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 7°47′31″S 123°34′44″E / 7.79194°S 123.57889°E
• Southernmost Point – Pamana Island, Southwest Rote Subdistrict, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 11°0′27″S 122°52′29″E / 11.00750°S 122.87472°E
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gilimanuk, Melaya Subdistrict, Jembrana Regency, Bali 8°10′19″S 114°25′53″E / 8.17194°S 114.43139°E
• Easternmost Point – Henes Village, South Lamaknen Subdistrict, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara-Bobonaro District border 9°9′23″S 125°11′33″E / 9.15639°S 125.19250°E

Sulawesi

• Highest Point – Mount Latimojong, Baraka Subdistrict, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi 3,478 metres (11,411 ft) 3°22′54″S 120°1′43″E / 3.38167°S 120.02861°E
• Lowest Point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea −9,125 metres (−29,938 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Miangas Island, Miangas Subdistrict, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi 5°34′2″N 126°34′54″E / 5.56722°N 126.58167°E
• Southernmost Point – Satuko Reef, Central Islands, Pangkajene Islands Regency, South Sulawesi 7°35′25″S 117°15′19″E / 7.59028°S 117.25528°E
• Westernmost Point – Gusung Tandu Reef, Balabalagan Islands, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi 2°22′43″S 116°53′41″E / 2.37861°S 116.89472°E
• Easternmost Point – Kakorotan Island, Nanusa Subdistrict, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi 4°37′38″N 127°9′48″E / 4.62722°N 127.16333°E

Sulawesi only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Tarabitan, West Likupang Subdistrict, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi 1°45′6″N 124°59′31″E / 1.75167°N 124.99194°E
• Southernmost Point – Tanrusampe Coast, Binamu Subdistrict, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi 5°42′11″S 119°42′27″E / 5.70306°S 119.70750°E
• Westernmost Point – Point Lumpatang, West Tapalang Subdistrict, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi 2°47′06″S 118°45′26″E / 2.78500°S 118.75722°E
• Easternmost Point – Cape Batuangus, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Bitung City, North Sulawesi 1°30′32″N 125°14′49″E / 1.50889°N 125.24694°E

Maluku Islands

• Highest Point – Mount Binaiya, Manusela National Park, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku 3,027 metres (9,931 ft) 3°10′24″S 129°27′19″E / 3.17333°S 129.45528°E
• Lowest Point – Weber Deep, Banda Sea −7,350 metres (−24,110 ft)
• Northernmost Point – Cape Sopi, Morotai, Morotai Island Regency, North Maluku 2°38′43″N 128°34′2″E / 2.64528°N 128.56722°E
• Southernmost Point – Meatimiarang Island, Sermata Islands, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku 8°21′9″S 128°30′52″E / 8.35250°S 128.51444°E
• Westernmost Point – Limbo Island, Northwest Taliabu Subdistrict, Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku 1°47′48″S 124°18′37″E / 1.79667°S 124.31028°E
• Easternmost Point – Penambulai Island, South Central Aru Subdistrict, Aru Islands Regency, Maluku 6°19′26″S 134°54′53″E / 6.32389°S 134.91472°E

Papua (Western New Guinea)

• Highest Point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Papua 4,884 metres (16,024 ft) 4°4′42″S 137°9′26″E / 4.07833°S 137.15722°E
• Lowest Point – Ayu Trough, Western Pacific Ocean −5,600 metres (−18,400 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Fani Island, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua 1°4′50″N 131°16′7″E / 1.08056°N 131.26861°E
• Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, Papua 9°7′55″S 141°0′47″E / 9.13194°S 141.01306°E
• Westernmost Point – Greater Boo Island, Kofiau District, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua 1°10′31″S 129°18′0″E / 1.17528°S 129.30000°E
• Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E

Papua only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Yamursba, Abun District, Tambrauw Regency, West Papua 0°20′37″S 132°25′16″E / 0.34361°S 132.42111°E
• Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, Papua 9°7′55″S 141°0′47″E / 9.13194°S 141.01306°E
• Westernmost Point – Cape Sele, Seget District, Sorong Regency, West Papua 1°25′39″S 130°55′53″E / 1.42750°S 130.93139°E
• Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E

See also

• Extreme points of Earth

References