Matak (

Indonesian Indonesian is anything of, from, or related to Indonesia, an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It may refer to: * Indonesians, citizens of Indonesia ** Native Indonesians, diverse groups of local inhabitants of the archipelago ** Indonesia ...

: ''Pulau Matak'') is an island in the

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of Indonesia, located in the

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between the

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and

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. The island is a base for oil companies including

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, Premier Oil and

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, and is served by Matak Airport (MWK/WIOM). The population of Matak Island is estimated to be in the range of 1500–2500. Residents usually work for the oil companies located on the island. There are also factories on the island, such as Kosel Yamato.

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Anambas Islands Landforms of the Riau Islands Islands of Sumatra {{RiauIslands-geo-stub