 The Ayau Islands are situated to the north of Waigeo in the Raja Ampat Islands, Southwest Papua, Indonesia | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 0°22′N 131°02′E / 0.367°N 131.033°E / 0.367; 131.033 |
| Archipelago | Raja Ampat Islands |
| Total islands | 5 (2 uninhabited) |
| Major islands | Pulau Ayu, Pulau Reni, Pulau Kanobe |
| Highest elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Administration | |
 Indonesia | |
| Province | Southwest Papua |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Melanesians, Papuans, Austronesians |
The Ayau Islands (Kepulauan Ayau), are a small archipelago south of the Asia Islands and north of Waigeo Island (in the Raja Ampat Islands) in Indonesia; they are separated from Waigeo Island by the Bougainville Strait. This group is formed by two coral atolls. The highest point is 106 m.
In older maps these islands appear as the Ajoe Islands, following the Dutch spelling "Ajoe-eilanden".
The beaches of these islands are a breeding ground for the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). The waters off the Ayau Islands are a good snorkeling and scuba diving site.
Administratively the Ayau Islands belong to the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua, and form part of the Raja Ampat Regency.
References
- Pub164, 2004 Sailing Directions (Enroute): New Guinea
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| Administrative Region: Southwest Papua | ||
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