Komodo (island)
Komodo (Indonesian: Pulau Komodo) is one of the 17,508 islands that comprise the Republic of Indonesia. It is particularly notable as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth, which is named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 291 square kilometres, and had a human population of about 1,800 in 2020.
North-eastern tip of the island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 8.55°S 119.45°E |
| Archipelago | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Area | 390 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Demographics | |
| Population | c. 2000 |
| Ethnic groups | Bugis, others |
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. It is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the Komodo District (which also includes Rinca Island and numerous other islands off the west coast of Flores, together with part of the western portion of Flores itself), forming part of West Manggarai Regency within the province of East Nusa Tenggara.