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Meranti Islands, Archipelagic regency in Riau Province, Indonesia.

The Meranti Islands encompass multiple landmasses including Tebing Tinggi, Rangsang, Padang, and Merbau, spanning across 4,769 square kilometers in the Strait of Malacca.

The administrative region gained independence from Bengkalis Regency in December 2008, establishing Selat Panjang on Tebing Tinggi Island as its capital city.

The population of 211,611 residents maintains maritime traditions through fishing practices while preserving local customs across nine administrative districts.

Transportation between islands operates through established water routes, connecting major settlements like Tanjung Samak and Banto with regional maritime networks.

The territory experiences regular tidal patterns affecting daily activities, with an elevation of 14 meters above sea level across its scattered islands.

Location: Riau

Capital city: Selat Panjang

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: Bengkalis, Siak, Pelalawan

Website: http://merantikab.go.id

GPS coordinates: 0.97488,102.69539

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52

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