Buka Buka Island
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Pulau Bukabuka | |
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 Buka Buka Island in 2022 | |
  Buka Buka Island Location of Buka Buka Island within Indonesia | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 0°44′38″S 121°45′44″E / 0.74389°S 121.76222°E |
| Archipelago | Togian Islands |
| Adjacent to | Molucca Sea |
| Width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Central Sulawesi |
Buka Buka Island (Indonesian: Pulau Bukabuka) is a heavily wooded island located about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Tanjung Api in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island rises to an elevation of 433 feet (132 m) and is surrounded by coastal waters in the Maluku Sea.[1]
Buka Buka Island is a secluded, unspoiled island in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is approximately 2 kilometres wide and surrounded by fertile marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, that are part of Indonesia's diverse coastal ecosystem. The island is dense with tropical forests and coastal ecosystems and is therefore secluded and ecologically significant. Fresh water is scarce, with locals traditionally walking up through the bush for about an hour to collect water. In addition to providing a natural environment for activities like kayaking, snorkelling, and coral reef restoration, Buka Buka includes both marine and terrestrial biodiversity.[2]