Pulau Misool Island (Raja Ampat Indonesia)
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Region
Australia - New Zealand - Pacific Ocean Islands
Local Time
2022-01-27 15:06
84°F 28.9°C
Light breeze2.7 m/s
88 °F / 32 °C 76 °F / 25 °C
Pulau Misool Island is one of the 4 major Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua (Indonesia). The island has land area approx 2034 km2 (785 mi2), highest elevation point 561 m (1841 ft) and two main towns - Waigama (port on the northern coast) and Lilinta (south-central inland).
Other main Raja Ampat Islands located off West Papua's western coast are Batanta, Salawati and Waigeo. Misool Island was part of Dutch East Indies colony (1816-1949). During WW2 (1939-1945), in 1942-45 Misool was occupied by Japan, having a Navy base built here.
Misool Eco Resort is a premium dive resort located on a private island fringed with white powder-sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. The resort island is located just off Pulau Batbitim's northeastern coast.
Pulau Misool Island cruise terminal
Most cruise ships to Pulau Misool Island dock (anchor) at Waigama - port town on the northern coast.
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