| Coordinates | 2°34′52″N 104°19′37″E |
|---|---|
| Location | South China Sea |
| Area | 8.82 km² |
| Elevation | 223 m |
| State | Johor |
| Country admin divisions title 1 | District |
| Country admin divisions 1 | Mersing District |
| Country admin divisions title 2 | Mukim |
| Country admin divisions 2 | Pemanggil Island |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Population | 34 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) |
| Postal Code | 86800 |
| Ethnic groups | Malays |
| Languages | Malaysian Malay, Johor-Riau Malay |
| Density | 3.996 km² |
| Native name | Pulau Pemanggil |
Pemanggil Island (Malay: Pulau Pemanggil) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]
Geography
The island sits 45 km east of Mersing mainland.
Pemanggil Island is known for deep-sea fishing and good hunting grounds for marlins and mackerels. It has also hill at the outcrop of the island. On the north-eastern coast of the island is Teluk Lancang, an isolated bay. At the center of the island lies a huge boulder known locally as Batu Buau which locals regard as sacred.
Transportation
The island is accessible by boat from Mersing Town.
See also
References
- ^ "Pemanggil Island | Pulau Pemanggil Mersing, Johor, Malaysia". attractionsinmalaysia.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Pulau Pemanggil". Tourism Johor. Archived 2019-09-08 at the Wayback Machine.