Mangole Island
Island Sparsely populated island in North Maluku province
An island in North Maluku, Mangole lies in the Sula archipelago; travellers arrive for remote beaches, coastal fishing communities and diving or boat trips among lesser‑visited Eastern Indonesian islands.
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Mangole Island is one of the islands in the Sula Islands group in North Maluku province, Indonesia. It is part of the Indonesian archipelago east of Sulawesi and north of Seram.
The island is a rural and relatively remote component of the Sula group, with small settlements and local livelihoods based on fishing and subsistence agriculture. It does not have major tourist infrastructure.
Mangole forms part of the administrative and island geography of North Maluku and is one of several islands that make up the Sula archipelago in eastern Indonesia.
Geographically the island lies in North Maluku province and is accessible by local boat services from neighbouring islands in the Sula group and regional transport hubs.
How to Get to Mangole Island #
Access is by boat from larger islands in North Maluku such as Ternate or by regional sea services; chartered boats are common. Flights to regional hubs (Ternate) followed by boat charters are typical.
Tips for Visiting Mangole Island #
- Mangole Island is remote-arrange transport and permits through local Indonesian authorities and a reliable sea captain.
- Bring provisions and wilderness gear; services are limited and medical facilities are distant.
- Respect local customs and seek permission before photographing villagers or entering private areas.
Best Time to Visit Mangole Island #
The dry season (May-September) is best for inter-island travel and beach visits.
Weather & Climate near Mangole Island #
Mangole Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1993 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (224 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
