This is an article about the extreme points of Indonesia.

In the context of its geography, the northern extreme is 6°4'30" North and southern is 11°0'27" South. The western extreme point is at 94°58'22" East and the furthest east is at 141°1'10" East.^[1]

Each major island has its individual extreme points as well.

Indonesia

• Geographic center – Makassar Strait, near Balabalagan Islands 2°27′58.5″S 117°59′46″E / 2.466250°S 117.99611°E / -2.466250; 117.99611
• Northernmost point – Rondo Island,^[2] Sukakarya District, Sabang City, Aceh 6°4′30″N 95°6′45″E / 6.07500°N 95.11250°E / 6.07500; 95.11250
• Southernmost point – Pamana Island,^[3] Southwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 11°0′27″S 122°52′29″E / 11.00750°S 122.87472°E / -11.00750; 122.87472
• Westernmost point – Benggala Island,^[4] Pulo Aceh District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°47′32″N 94°58′22″E / 5.79222°N 94.97278°E / 5.79222; 94.97278
• Easternmost point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E / -9.12833; 141.01944
• Northernmost settlement – Ie Meulee, Sukajaya District, Sabang City, Aceh 5°53′59″N 95°19′33″E / 5.89972°N 95.32583°E / 5.89972; 95.32583
• Southernmost settlement – Bo'a, West Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 10°56′2″S 122°50′39″E / 10.93389°S 122.84417°E / -10.93389; 122.84417
• Westernmost settlement – Melingge, Pulo Aceh District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°44′15″N 95°2′30″E / 5.73750°N 95.04167°E / 5.73750; 95.04167
• Easternmost settlement – Sota, Sota District, Merauke Regency, South Papua 8°25′42″S 141°1′8″E / 8.42833°S 141.01889°E / -8.42833; 141.01889
• Lowest point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea −9,125 metres (−29,938 ft) 5°30′7″N 127°40′48″E / 5.50194°N 127.68000°E / 5.50194; 127.68000
• Highest point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Central Papua 4,884 metres (16,024 ft) 4°4′42″S 137°9′26″E / 4.07833°S 137.15722°E / -4.07833; 137.15722

Sumatra

• Highest Point – Mount Kerinci, Barisan Mountains, West Sumatra-Jambi border 3,805 metres (12,484 ft) 1°41′45″S 101°16′2″E / 1.69583°S 101.26722°E / -1.69583; 101.26722
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Rondo Island, Sukakarya District, Sabang City, Aceh 6°4′30″N 95°6′45″E / 6.07500°N 95.11250°E / 6.07500; 95.11250, north of this lies India's southernmost point Indira Point in Nicobar Islands
• Southernmost Point – Rakata, Krakatau Islands, South Lampung Regency, Lampung 6°10′4″S 105°26′57″E / 6.16778°S 105.44917°E / -6.16778; 105.44917
• Westernmost Point – Benggala Island, Pulo Air District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°47′34″N 94°58′21″E / 5.79278°N 94.97250°E / 5.79278; 94.97250
• Easternmost Point – Kepala Island, Natuna Islands, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands 2°38′43″N 109°10′4″E / 2.64528°N 109.16778°E / 2.64528; 109.16778

Sumatra only

• Northernmost Point – Point Batee, Mesjid Raya District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°39′23″N 95°25′56″E / 5.65639°N 95.43222°E / 5.65639; 95.43222
• Southernmost Point – Cape Belimbing, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung 5°56′35″S 104°35′4″E / 5.94306°S 104.58444°E / -5.94306; 104.58444
• Westernmost Point – Point Raja, Lhoknga SubDistrict, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh 5°31′39″N 95°11′37″E / 5.52750°N 95.19361°E / 5.52750; 95.19361
• Easternmost Point – Cape Kait, Tulung Selapan District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra 3°13′34″S 106°5′48″E / 3.22611°S 106.09667°E / -3.22611; 106.09667

Java

• Highest Point – Mount Semeru,^[5] Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Lumajang-Malang Regency border, East Java 3,676 metres (12,060 ft) 8°6′27″S 112°55′33″E / 8.10750°S 112.92583°E / -8.10750; 112.92583
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Sebira Island, North Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands Regency, Jakarta 5°12′6″S 106°27′47″E / 5.20167°S 106.46306°E / -5.20167; 106.46306
• Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°46′49″S 114°31′59″E / 8.78028°S 114.53306°E / -8.78028; 114.53306
• Westernmost Point – Cape Baturendeng, Panaitan Island, Pandeglang Regency, Banten 6°36′52″S 105°6′0″E / 6.61444°S 105.10000°E / -6.61444; 105.10000
• Easternmost Point – Sakala Island, Kangean Islands, Sumenep Regency, East Java 6°56′38″S 116°15′26″E / 6.94389°S 116.25722°E / -6.94389; 116.25722

Java only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Pujut, Puloampel District, Serang Regency, Banten 5°52′33″S 106°02′28″E / 5.87583°S 106.04111°E / -5.87583; 106.04111
• Southernmost Point – Cape Bantenan, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°46′49″S 114°31′59″E / 8.78028°S 114.53306°E / -8.78028; 114.53306
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gede, Ujung Kulon National Park, Pandeglang Regency, Banten 8°43′2″S 114°36′19″E / 8.71722°S 114.60528°E / -8.71722; 114.60528
• Easternmost Point – Cape Slaka, Blambangan Peninsula, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 8°43′2″S 114°36′19″E / 8.71722°S 114.60528°E / -8.71722; 114.60528

Kalimantan

• Highest Point – Bukit Raya, Schwaner Mountains, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan 2,278 metres (7,474 ft) 0°39′33″S 112°41′19″E / 0.65917°S 112.68861°E / -0.65917; 112.68861
• Lowest Point – Minahasa Basin, Celebes Sea −5,250 metres (−17,220 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border 4°24′28″N 116°34′5″E / 4.40778°N 116.56806°E / 4.40778; 116.56806
• Southernmost Point – Kalambau Island, Lesser Laut Islands, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan 4°56′17″S 115°38′12″E / 4.93806°S 115.63667°E / -4.93806; 115.63667
• Westernmost Point – Dato Island, Segedong District, Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan 0°7′35″N 108°35′40″E / 0.12639°N 108.59444°E / 0.12639; 108.59444
• Easternmost Point – Sambit Island, Derawan Islands, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan 1°46′49″N 119°2′12″E / 1.78028°N 119.03667°E / 1.78028; 119.03667

Kalimantan only

• Northernmost Point – Tambalang Hulu Village, Lumbis Ogong District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan-Sabah border 4°24′28″N 116°34′5″E / 4.40778°N 116.56806°E / 4.40778; 116.56806
• Southernmost Point – Cape South, Panyipatan District, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan 4°10′41″S 114°39′43″E / 4.17806°S 114.66194°E / -4.17806; 114.66194
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gundul, Sungai Raya Islands District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan 0°48′56″N 108°50′26″E / 0.81556°N 108.84056°E / 0.81556; 108.84056
• Easternmost Point – Cape Mangkalihat, Sandaran District, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan 1°1′20″N 118°59′19″E / 1.02222°N 118.98861°E / 1.02222; 118.98861

Lesser Sunda Islands

• Highest Point – Mount Rinjani, Gunung Rinjani National Park, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 3,726 metres (12,224 ft) 8°24′51″S 116°27′35″E / 8.41417°S 116.45972°E / -8.41417; 116.45972
• Lowest Point – Sunda Trench, Eastern Indian Ocean −7,725 metres (−25,344 ft)
• Northernmost Point – Komba Island, Flores Sea, Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 7°47′31″S 123°34′44″E / 7.79194°S 123.57889°E / -7.79194; 123.57889
• Southernmost Point – Pamana Island, Southwest Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 11°0′27″S 122°52′29″E / 11.00750°S 122.87472°E / -11.00750; 122.87472
• Westernmost Point – Cape Gilimanuk, Melaya District, Jembrana Regency, Bali 8°10′19″S 114°25′53″E / 8.17194°S 114.43139°E / -8.17194; 114.43139
• Easternmost Point – Henes Village, South Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara-Bobonaro District border 9°9′23″S 125°11′33″E / 9.15639°S 125.19250°E / -9.15639; 125.19250

Sulawesi

• Highest Point – Mount Latimojong, Baraka District, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi 3,478 metres (11,411 ft) 3°22′54″S 120°1′43″E / 3.38167°S 120.02861°E / -3.38167; 120.02861
• Lowest Point – Southern Philippine Trench, Philippine Sea −9,125 metres (−29,938 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Miangas Island, Miangas District, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi 5°34′2″N 126°34′54″E / 5.56722°N 126.58167°E / 5.56722; 126.58167
• Southernmost Point – Satuko Reef, Central Islands, Pangkajene Islands Regency, South Sulawesi 7°35′25″S 117°15′19″E / 7.59028°S 117.25528°E / -7.59028; 117.25528
• Westernmost Point – Gusung Tandu Reef, Balabalagan Islands, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi 2°22′43″S 116°53′41″E / 2.37861°S 116.89472°E / -2.37861; 116.89472
• Easternmost Point – Kakorotan Island, Nanusa District, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi 4°37′38″N 127°9′48″E / 4.62722°N 127.16333°E / 4.62722; 127.16333

Sulawesi only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Tarabitan, West Likupang District, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi 1°45′6″N 124°59′31″E / 1.75167°N 124.99194°E / 1.75167; 124.99194
• Southernmost Point – Tanrusampe Coast, Binamu District, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi 5°42′11″S 119°42′27″E / 5.70306°S 119.70750°E / -5.70306; 119.70750
• Westernmost Point – Point Lumpatang, West Tapalang District, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi 2°47′06″S 118°45′26″E / 2.78500°S 118.75722°E / -2.78500; 118.75722
• Easternmost Point – Cape Batuangus, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Bitung City, North Sulawesi 1°30′32″N 125°14′49″E / 1.50889°N 125.24694°E / 1.50889; 125.24694

Maluku Islands

• Highest Point – Mount Binaiya, Manusela National Park, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku 3,027 metres (9,931 ft) 3°10′24″S 129°27′19″E / 3.17333°S 129.45528°E / -3.17333; 129.45528
• Lowest Point – Weber Deep, Banda Sea −7,350 metres (−24,110 ft)
• Northernmost Point – Cape Sopi, Morotai, Morotai Island Regency, North Maluku 2°38′43″N 128°34′2″E / 2.64528°N 128.56722°E / 2.64528; 128.56722
• Southernmost Point – Meatimiarang Island, Sermata Islands, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku 8°21′9″S 128°30′52″E / 8.35250°S 128.51444°E / -8.35250; 128.51444
• Westernmost Point – Limbo Island, Northwest Taliabu District, Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku 1°47′48″S 124°18′37″E / 1.79667°S 124.31028°E / -1.79667; 124.31028
• Easternmost Point – Penambulai Island, South Central Aru District, Aru Islands Regency, Maluku 6°19′26″S 134°54′53″E / 6.32389°S 134.91472°E / -6.32389; 134.91472

Papua (Western New Guinea)

• Highest Point – Puncak Jaya, Sudirman Range, Mimika Regency, Central Papua 4,884 metres (16,024 ft) 4°4′42″S 137°9′26″E / 4.07833°S 137.15722°E / -4.07833; 137.15722
• Lowest Point – Ayu Trough, Western Pacific Ocean −5,600 metres (−18,400 ft)

Including Islands

• Northernmost Point – Fani Island, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua 1°4′50″N 131°16′7″E / 1.08056°N 131.26861°E / 1.08056; 131.26861
• Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, South Papua 9°7′55″S 141°0′47″E / 9.13194°S 141.01306°E / -9.13194; 141.01306
• Westernmost Point – Greater Boo Island, Kofiau District, Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua 1°10′31″S 129°18′0″E / 1.17528°S 129.30000°E / -1.17528; 129.30000
• Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E / -9.12833; 141.01944

Papua only

• Northernmost Point – Cape Yamursba, Abun District, Tambrauw Regency, West Papua 0°20′37″S 132°25′16″E / 0.34361°S 132.42111°E / -0.34361; 132.42111
• Southernmost Point – Kondo Coast, Naukenjerai District, Merauke Regency, South Papua 9°7′55″S 141°0′47″E / 9.13194°S 141.01306°E / -9.13194; 141.01306
• Westernmost Point – Cape Sele, Seget District, Sorong Regency, West Papua 1°25′39″S 130°55′53″E / 1.42750°S 130.93139°E / -1.42750; 130.93139
• Easternmost Point – Torasi Estuary, Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, Merauke Regency, South Papua 9°7′42″S 141°1′10″E / 9.12833°S 141.01944°E / -9.12833; 141.01944

See also

• Extreme points of Earth

References