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Matak

Island in Indonesia

Matak (Indonesian: Pulau Matak) is an island in the Anambas Islands of Indonesia, located in the South China Sea between the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. The island is a base for oil companies including ConocoPhillips, Premier Oil and Star Energy, and is served by Matak Airport (MWK/WIOM). The population of Matak Island is estimated to be in the range of 1500-2500. Residents usually work for the oil companies located on the island. There are also factories on the island, such as Kosel Yamato.

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