Semau
Indonesian island
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Semau, also known as Pusmau and Pasar Pusmau, is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It is located 20 miles off the harbor of Kupang. The inhabitants of Samau are the Helong people, who some believe are the original inhabitants of the Kupang area.[1] It is a supplier of firewood and charcoal and grows corn, watermelon, and mango.[1] Semau is also used as a holiday village where snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports are popular.[2]
EtymologyIndonesian for "all, everything"
LocationSavu Sea
ArchipelagoLesser Sunda Islands
Adjacent toTimor
Pusmau, Pasar Pusmau | |
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Map showing the Semau island | |
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| Etymology | Indonesian for "all, everything" |
| Geography | |
| Location | Savu Sea |
| Archipelago | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Adjacent to | Timor |
| Area | 143 km2 (55 sq mi) |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Coastline | 116 km (72.1 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Regency | Kupang |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 8,097 (2008) |
| Pop. density | 56/km2 (145/sq mi) |
| Languages | Helong |
| Ethnic groups | Helong people |
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