Seram Island

Seram
Seram Island
Seram is located in Maluku
Seram
Seram
Geography
LocationOceania
Coordinates3°08′S 129°30′E / 3.133°S 129.500°E / -3.133; 129.500
ArchipelagoMaluku Islands
Area17,100 km2 (6,600 sq mi)
Area rank52nd
Highest elevation3,027 m (9931 ft)
Highest pointMount Binaiya
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceMaluku
RegenciesCentral Maluku, East Seram, West Seram
Demographics
Population434,113 (2010)
Pop. density25.4/km2 (65.8/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsManusela, Nuaulu, Alune, Wemale, Ambonese
Additional information
Time zone

Seram (formerly spelled Ceram; also Seran or Serang) is the largest and main island of Maluku province of Indonesia, despite Ambon Island's historical importance. It is located just north of the smaller Ambon Island and a few other adjacent islands, such as Saparua, Haruku, Nusa Laut and the Banda Islands.


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