Moti Island
| Moti | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 0°27′N 127°24′E / 0.45°N 127.40°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Halmahera, Indonesia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Moti or Motir is a volcanic island in the western side of Halmahera island, Indonesia. While administratively part of the city of Ternate, it is situated between the islands of Tidore to its north and Makian to its south. The 5 km wide island is surrounded by coral reefs. Its summit is truncated and the volcano contains a crater at the south-west side.[1]
Moti has an area of 24.78 km2 and had a population of 4,811 at the 2020 Census;[2] the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 4,680.[3] It is governed as the district (kecamatan) of Moti within the City (kota) of Ternate.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Moti". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kota Ternate Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.8271)
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