Karamian Island
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 5°4′17″S 114°35′56″E / 5.07139°S 114.59889°E |
| Area | 10.14 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | East Java |
| Regency | Sumenep |
| Subdistrict | Masalembu |
| Village | Karamian |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3,986 (2015) |
| Pop. density | 370.3/km2 (959.1/sq mi) |
Karamian is a small Indonesian island in the Java Sea. It is administratively part of Masalembu Islands in the Sumenep Regency of East Java. Located over 200 km (120 mi) from the regency capital Kota Sumenep, it housed roughly 3,986 residents in 2015. The population included primarily Madurese and Bugis, practicing Islam. The economy revolves around fisheries, agriculture and tourism. The island is connected by ferry routes, and occasional cruise ships.
Karamian is surrounded by the Java Sea, and is administratively part of Masalembu Islands in the Sumenep Regency of East Java. Located over 200 km (120 mi) from the regency capital Kota Sumenep, it is geographically closer to Borneo. The island's waters are shallow, forcing vessels to anchor few miles off the island's coast.[1][2] It has no prominent geographical feature, with the highest elevation being 7 m (23 ft) above sea level.[3] Coastal zones feature sandy beaches, mangroves, and occasional outcroppings reached by local boat.[4]