{{Short description|Island in Indonesia}} {{Infobox Islands | name = Karakelang | image_name = | image_caption = | map_image = | map_caption = | native_name = | native_name_link = | location = South East Asia | coordinates= {{coord|4|15|32|N|126|48|00|E|source:kolossus-eswiki|display=title,inline}} | archipelago = Talaud Islands | total_islands = | major_islands = | area_km2 = 846 | highest_mount = | elevation_m = | country = Indonesia | population = 62,900 | population_as_of = mid 2024 estimate | density_km2 = 74.35 | ethnic_groups = | country_admin_divisions_title=Province | country_admin_divisions=North Sulawesi | country_largest_city=Melonguane | pushpin_map = Indonesia Sulawesi }} '''Karakelang''' is the main island of the Talaud Islands north east of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is {{convert|846|km2|abbr=on}}. It has a population of 51,506 at the 2010 Census<ref>Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.</ref> and 59,920 at the 2020 Census;<ref>Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.</ref> the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 62,900.<ref>Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, ''Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud Dalam Angka 2025'' (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7104)</ref> Its largest town is Melonguane on the west coast, which serves as the administrative centre for the Talaud Islands Regency.
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Category:Islands of Sulawesi Category:Landforms of North Sulawesi
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