Notable island · Sorong, Southwest Papua

Umat Island

Pulau Umat

Umat Island is an island in Sorong, Southwest Papua. It is about 2308 km by road from Amed, and Pulau Salawati (32 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Umat Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Umat Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Umat Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.33224, 130.75819. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Umat Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Umat Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Umat Island?

September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

How far is Umat Island from Amed?

Umat Island is about 2308 km by road from Amed (1846 km straight line), 2342 km from Nusa Penida and 2365 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Umat Island?

Nearby: Pulau Salawati (river spot, 32 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 56 km), Warir Island (river spot, 64 km), Pulau Batanta (river spot, 70 km), Lusya Island (river spot, 5 km), Denie Island (river spot, 6 km).

Is Umat Island worth visiting?

Umat Island is listed as a notable island in Southwest Papua on Spotwander.