Banggai

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Banggai Archipelago (Indonesian: Kepulauan Banggai) is a group of islands, which is located at the far eastern end of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It makes up a newly established kabupaten after splitting out of Luwuk. It is surrounded by the Banda Sea's Tolo Bay (Teluk Tolo), and the Molucca Sea. Peleng Strauits (Selat Peleng) separates it from mainland Sulawesi.

Its islands consist of Peleng, Banggai Island, Bowokan, Labobo, Kebongan, Kotudan, Tropettenando, Timpau, Salue Besar, Salue Kecil, Masepe, and Bangkulu.

Transportation

To get to the archipelago, you can fly with MERPATI from Palu (the capital of Central Sulawesi) or go by bus to Luwuk, and then by boat or ship get to Banggai.

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