North Pagai
North Pagai (Indonesian: Pagai Utara) is one of the Mentawai Islands off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is south of Sipura and north of South Pagai (or Pagai Selatan) Island.
| Native name: Pagai Utara | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 2°42′S 100°5′E |
| Archipelago | Mentawai Islands |
| Area | 342.02 km2 (132.05 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | West Sumatra |
| Regency | Mentawai Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5,212 (2010) |
| Ethnic groups | Mentawai |
The town of Sikakap was used as a centre for relief operations related to the 2010 Mentawai earthquake and tsunami.[1]
Surf breaks
- Silabus
- Macca's
- Macca's Right
- Bommie Peak
- Gilligans
References
- Weaver, Matthew (2010-10-27). "Race is on to save 500 victims of Indonesia double disaster". The Guardian. London: GMG. ISSN 0261-3077. OCLC 60623878. Retrieved 2010-10-27.
- Lonely Planet: Indonesia - page 437
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