Matak (
Indonesian: ''Pulau Matak'') is an island in the
Anambas Islands
Anambas Islands Regency () is an island regency (Indonesia), regency in the Riau Islands, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, located in the Natuna Sea. The regency consists of 255 islands, including five List of outlying islands of Indonesia, out ...
of Indonesia, located in the
South China Sea
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between the
Malay Peninsula
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and
Borneo
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.
The island is a base for oil companies including
ConocoPhillips
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The company has operations in 15 countries and has production in t ...
,
Premier Oil and
Star Energy, 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.
References
Anambas Islands
Landforms of the Riau Islands
Islands of Sumatra
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