Extreme points of Indonesia
{{Short description|List of extreme points in 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.{{Cite web |title=Indonesia's Geography (Archipelago, Sumatra, Java/Madura, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya) |url=http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/indonesia/pro-geography.htm |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=www.asianinfo.org}}
Each major island has its individual extreme points as well.
Indonesia
- Geographic center – Makassar Strait, near Balabalagan Islands {{coord|2|27|58.5|S|117|59|46|E|region:ID_type:strait}}
- Northernmost point – Rondo Island,{{Cite web |last=Indonesia |first=My Blog Is Pure Indonesia About Beautiful |date=2009-10-26 |title=beautiful indonesia: Rondo Island,Indonesia |url=http://pureindonesia.blogspot.com/2009/10/rondo-islandindonesia.html |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=beautiful indonesia}} Sukakarya District, Sabang City, Aceh {{coord|6|4|30|N|95|6|45|E|region:ID-AC_type:isle}}
- Southernmost point – Pamana Island,[http://moyas.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Titik-titik_terluar_Indonesia Titik-titik terluar Indonesia] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714131938/http://moyas.multiply.com/journal/item/92/Titik-titik_terluar_Indonesia |date=2011-07-14 }} Southwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara {{coord|11|0|27|S|122|52|29|E|region:ID-NT_type:isle}}
- Westernmost point – Benggala Island,[http://fahmoes.multiply.com/journal sekecil apapun ~ - ~ setetes tinta] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722165151/http://fahmoes.multiply.com/journal |date=2011-07-22 }} Pulo Aceh District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh {{coord|5|47|32|N|94|58|22|E|region:ID-AC_type:isle}}
- Easternmost point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|9|7|42|S|141|1|10|E|region:ID-PA_type:waterbody}}
- Northernmost settlement – Ie Meulee, Sukajaya District, Sabang City, Aceh {{coord|5|53|59|N|95|19|33|E|region:ID-AC_type:city(32271)}}
- Southernmost settlement – Bo'a, West Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara {{coord|10|56|2|S|122|50|39|E|region:ID-NT_type:city}}
- Westernmost settlement – Melingge, Pulo Aceh District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh {{coord|5|44|15|N|95|2|30|E|region:ID-AC_type:city}}
- Easternmost settlement – Sota, Sota District, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|8|25|42|S|141|1|8|E|region:ID-PA_type:city}}
- Lowest point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea {{convert|-9125|m|ft}} {{coord|5|30|7|N|127|40|48|E|region:ID-SA_type:waterbody}}
- Highest point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Central Papua {{convert|4884|m|ft|0}} {{coord|4|4|42|S|137|9|26|E|region:ID-PA_type:mountain}}
Sumatra
- Highest Point – Mount Kerinci, Barisan Mountains, West Sumatra-Jambi border {{convert|3805|m|ft|0}} {{coord|1|41|45|S|101|16|2|E|region:ID-PA_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean {{convert|-7725|m|ft}}
=Including Islands=
- Northernmost Point – Rondo Island, Sukakarya District, Sabang City, Aceh {{coord|6|4|30|N|95|6|45|E|region:ID-AC_type:isle}}, north of this lies India's southernmost point Indira Point in Nicobar Islands
- Southernmost Point – Rakata, Krakatau Islands, South Lampung Regency, Lampung {{coord|6|10|4|S|105|26|57|E|region:ID-LA_type:isle}}
- Westernmost Point – Benggala Island, Pulo Air District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh {{coord|5|47|34|N|94|58|21|E|region:ID-AC_type:isle}}
- Easternmost Point – Kepala Island, Natuna Islands, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands {{coord|2|38|43|N|109|10|4|E|region:ID-KR_type:isle}}
=Sumatra only=
- Northernmost Point – Point Batee, Mesjid Raya District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh {{coord|5|39|23|N|95|25|56|E|region:ID-AC_type:landmark}}
- Southernmost Point – Cape Belimbing, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung {{coord|5|56|35|S|104|35|4|E|region:ID-LA_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Point Raja, Lhoknga SubDistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh {{coord|5|31|39|N|95|11|37|E|region:ID-AC_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Cape Kait, Tulung Selapan District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra {{coord|3|13|34|S|106|5|48|E|region:ID-SS_type:landmark}}
Java
- Highest Point – Mount Semeru,[https://indonesiabaik.id/infografis/7-gunung-tertinggi-di-pulau-jawa 7 Gunung Tertinggi di Pulau Jawa] Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Lumajang-Malang Regency border, East Java {{convert|3676|m|ft|0}} {{Coord|8|6|27|S|112|55|33|E|region:ID-JI_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean {{convert|-7725|m|ft}}
=Including Islands=
- Northernmost Point – Sebira Island, North Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands Regency, Jakarta {{coord|5|12|6|S|106|27|47|E|region:ID-JK_type:isle}}
- Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java {{coord|8|46|49|S|114|31|59|E|region:ID-JI_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Cape Baturendeng, Panaitan Island, Pandeglang Regency, Banten {{coord|6|36|52|S|105|6|0|E|region:ID-BT_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Sakala Island, Kangean Islands, Sumenep Regency, East Java {{coord|6|56|38|S|116|15|26|E|region:ID-JI_type:isle}}
=Java only=
- Northernmost Point – Cape Pujut, Puloampel District, Serang Regency, Banten {{coord|5|52|33|S|106|02|28|E|region:ID-BT_type:landmark}}
- Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java {{coord|8|46|49|S|114|31|59|E|region:ID-JI_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Cape Gede, Ujung Kulon National Park, Pandeglang Regency, Banten {{coord|8|43|2|S|114|36|19|E|region:ID-BT_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Cape Slaka, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java {{coord|8|43|2|S|114|36|19|E|region:ID-JI_type:landmark}}
Kalimantan
- Highest Point – Bukit Raya, Schwaner Mountains, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan {{convert|2278|m|ft|0}} {{coord|0|39|33|S|112|41|19|E|region:ID-KT_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Minahasa Basin, Celebes Sea {{convert|-5250|m|ft}}
=Including Islands=
- Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border {{coord|4|24|28|N|116|34|5|E|region:ID-KU_type:city}}
- Southernmost Point – Kalambau Island, Lesser Laut Islands, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan {{coord|4|56|17|S|115|38|12|E|region:ID-KS_type:isle}}
- Westernmost Point – Dato Island, Segedong District, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan {{coord|0|7|35|N|108|35|40|E|region:ID-KB_type:isle}}
- Easternmost Point – Sambit Island, Derawan Islands, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan {{coord|1|46|49|N|119|2|12|E|region:ID-KI_type:isle}}
=Kalimantan only=
- Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border {{coord|4|24|28|N|116|34|5|E|region:ID-KU_type:city}}
- Southernmost Point – Cape South, Panyipatan District, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan {{coord|4|10|41|S|114|39|43|E|region:ID-KS_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Cape Gundul, Sungai Raya Islands District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan {{coord|0|48|56|N|108|50|26|E|region:ID-KB_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Cape Mangkalihat, Sandaran District, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan {{coord|1|1|20|N|118|59|19|E|region:ID-KI_type:landmark}}
Lesser Sunda Islands
- Highest Point – Mount Rinjani, Gunung Rinjani National Park, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara {{convert|3726|m|ft|0}} {{coord|8|24|51|S|116|27|35|E|region:ID-NB_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Eastern Indian Ocean {{convert|-7725|m|ft}}
- Northernmost Point – Komba Island, Flores Sea, Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara {{coord|7|47|31|S|123|34|44|E|region:ID-NT_type:isle}}
- Southernmost Point – Pamana Island, Southwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara {{coord|11|0|27|S|122|52|29|E|region:ID-NT_type:isle}}
- Westernmost Point – Cape Gilimanuk, Melaya District, Jembrana Regency, Bali {{coord|8|10|19|S|114|25|53|E|region:ID-BA_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Henes Village, South Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara-Bobonaro District border {{coord|9|9|23|S|125|11|33|E|region:ID-NT_type:city}}
Sulawesi
- Highest Point – Mount Latimojong, Baraka District, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi {{convert|3478|m|ft|0}} {{coord|3|22|54|S|120|1|43|E|region:ID-SN_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea {{convert|-9125|m|ft}}
=Including Islands=
- Northernmost Point – Miangas Island, Miangas District, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi {{coord|5|34|2|N|126|34|54|E|region:ID-SA_type:isle}}
- Southernmost Point – Satuko Reef, Central Islands, Pangkajene Islands Regency, South Sulawesi {{coord|7|35|25|S|117|15|19|E|region:ID-SN_type:isle}}
- Westernmost Point – Gusung Tandu Reef, Balabalagan Islands, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi {{coord|2|22|43|S|116|53|41|E|region:ID-SR_type:isle}}
- Easternmost Point – Kakorotan Island, Nanusa District, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi {{coord|4|37|38|N|127|9|48|E|region:ID-SA_type:isle}}
=Sulawesi only=
- Northernmost Point – Cape Tarabitan, West Likupang District, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi {{coord|1|45|6|N|124|59|31|E|region:ID-SA_type:landmark}}
- Southernmost Point – Tanrusampe Coast, Binamu District, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi {{coord|5|42|11|S|119|42|27|E|region:ID-SN_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Point Lumpatang, West Tapalang District, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi {{coord|2|47|06|S|118|45|26|E|region:ID-SR_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Cape Batuangus, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Bitung City, North Sulawesi {{coord|1|30|32|N|125|14|49|E|region:ID-SA_type:landmark}}
Maluku Islands
- Highest Point – Mount Binaiya, Manusela National Park, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku {{convert|3027|m|ft|0}} {{coord|3|10|24|S|129|27|19|E|region:ID-MA_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Weber Deep, Banda Sea {{convert|-7350|m|ft}}
- Northernmost Point – Cape Sopi, Morotai, Morotai Island Regency, North Maluku {{coord|2|38|43|N|128|34|2|E|region:ID-MU_type:landmark}}
- Southernmost Point – Meatimiarang Island, Sermata Islands, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku {{coord|8|21|9|S|128|30|52|E|region:ID-MA_type:isle}}
- Westernmost Point – Limbo Island, Northwest Taliabu District, Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku {{coord|1|47|48|S|124|18|37|E|region:ID-MU_type:isle}}
- Easternmost Point – Penambulai Island, South Central Aru District, Aru Islands Regency, Maluku {{coord|6|19|26|S|134|54|53|E|region:ID-MA_type:isle}}
Papua (Western New Guinea)
- Highest Point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Central Papua {{convert|4884|m|ft|0}} {{coord|4|4|42|S|137|9|26|E|region:ID-PA_type:mountain}}
- Lowest Point – Ayu Trough, Western Pacific Ocean {{convert|-5600|m|ft}}
=Including Islands=
- Northernmost Point – Fani Island, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua {{coord|1|4|50|N|131|16|7|E|region:ID-PB_type:isle}}
- Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|9|7|55|S|141|0|47|E|region:ID-PA_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Greater Boo Island, Kofiau District, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua {{coord|1|10|31|S|129|18|0|E|region:ID-PB_type:isle}}
- Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|9|7|42|S|141|1|10|E|region:ID-PA_type:waterbody}}
=Papua only=
- Northernmost Point – Cape Yamursba, Abun District, Tambrauw Regency, West Papua {{coord|0|20|37|S|132|25|16|E|region:ID-PB_type:landmark}}
- Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|9|7|55|S|141|0|47|E|region:ID-PA_type:landmark}}
- Westernmost Point – Cape Sele, Seget District, Sorong Regency, West Papua {{coord|1|25|39|S|130|55|53|E|region:ID-PB_type:landmark}}
- Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua {{coord|9|7|42|S|141|1|10|E|region:ID-PA_type:waterbody}}
See also
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