Masalembu Islands
Interactive map of Masalembu Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5°4′17″S 114°35′56″E / 5.07139°S 114.59889°E |
| Area | 40.85 km2 (15.77 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | East Java |
| Regency | Sumenep |
| Subdistrict | Masalembu |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 25,809 (2020) |
The Masalembu Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Masalembu) form a small archipelago in the Java Sea to the north of Madura in Indonesia. It is located about halfway between Madura and Borneo, and forms part of the Masalembu district in the Sumenep Regency of East Java. The archipelago consists of three main islands–Masalembu, Masakambing, and Karamian.
The islands are characterized by low sandy terrain with limited freshwater, tropical climate, and notable biodiversity. The economy is reliant on fishing, local agriculture, and tourism. The population consisted of about 25,809 individuals in 2020, from an ethnically diverse background.