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Mangole Island

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Mangole
Map
Geography
LocationSouth East Asia
Coordinates1°48′S 125°48′E / 1.8°S 125.8°E / -1.8; 125.8
ArchipelagoMaluku Islands
Administration
Indonesia


Mangole (Xulla Mangola - earlier name[1].) is a large island in the Sula Islands, which again are part of Maluku Islands in Indonesia. It is located at 1°48′S 125°48′E / 1.8°S 125.8°E / -1.8; 125.8, east of Taliabu Island and north of Sanana Island. About 38,000 people live on the island of Mangole. Its economy is dominated by the timber industry.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ Goodall, George (Editor)(1943) Philips' International Atlas London, George Philip and Son map 'East Indies' pp.91-92