Notable island · Sorong, Southwest Papua

Umya Island

Pulau Umya

Umya Island is an island in Sorong, Southwest Papua. It is about 2309 km by road from Amed, and Pulau Salawati (25 km) is the must-see nearby.

Umya 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 Umya 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 Umya Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -1.23912, 130.72199. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Umya Island

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Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Umya Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Umya Island?

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

How far is Umya Island from Amed?

Umya Island is about 2309 km by road from Amed (1847 km straight line), 2344 km from Nusa Penida and 2366 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 Umya Island?

Nearby: Pulau Salawati (river spot, 25 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 42 km), Pulau Batanta (river spot, 57 km), Warir Island (river spot, 61 km), Senogotul Island (river spot, 1 km), Umglo Island (river spot, 2 km).

Is Umya Island worth visiting?

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