Raijua

Raijua

Map of the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, including Raijua
Geography
Archipelago	Sawu islands
Area	36.08 km^2 (13.93 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
Demographics
Population	9,679 (mid 2023 estimate [1])
Pop. density	268/km^2 (694/sq mi)

Raijua is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Administratively it forms a district (kecamatan) of Sabu Raijua Regency wihin the province of East Nusa Tenggara. Its total land area is 13.9 square miles (36.08 square km),^[2] with a population of 9,679 in mid 2023.^[3] Raijua is sometimes called The Wedge by surfers because it includes an exposed reef break, making it an ideal surfing location during Indonesia's dry season (May through October).^[4]

References

1. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Raijua Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.5320010).
2. "Encyclopædia Britannica: Raijua Island". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
3. Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 26 September 2024, Kecamatan Raijua Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.5320010).
4. "The Wedge (Raijua) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Timor, Indonesia)". Retrieved 3 July 2010.

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