Raijua
Map of the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, including Raijua
Geography
ArchipelagoSawu islands
Area36 km2 (14 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
Demographics
Population8,950 (2020 Census)
Pop. density249/km2 (645/sq mi)

Raijua is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Its total land area is 13.9 square miles (36 square km).[1] 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).[2]

References

  1. "Encyclopædia Britannica: Raijua Island". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  2. "The Wedge (Raijua) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Timor, Indonesia)". Retrieved 3 July 2010.

10°37′11″S 121°34′24″E / 10.61972°S 121.57333°E / -10.61972; 121.57333


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