Saibai Island
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Saibai Island, commonly called Saibai (Kala Lagaw Ya: Saybay, Saibai, Saibe), is an island of the Torres Strait Islands archipelago, located in the Torres Strait of Queensland, Australia. The island is situated north of the Australian mainland and south of the island of New Guinea.[3] The island is a locality within the Torres Strait Island Region local government area.[4] The town of Saibai is located on the north-west coast of the island.[5] According to the 2016 census, Saibai Island had a population of 465 people.[2]
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 9°24′S 142°41′E |
Archipelago | Torres Strait Islands |
Adjacent to | Torres Strait |
Major islands | Saibai, Kauamag |
Area | 107.9 km2 (41.7 sq mi) |
Length | 21.8 km (13.55 mi) |
Width | 5.2 km (3.23 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) |
Highest point | unnamed |
Administration | |
Australia | |
State | Queensland |
Local government area | Torres Strait Islands Regional Council |
Island Region | Top Western |
Largest settlement | Saibai (pop. 171) |
Demographics | |
Population | 465[1] (2016 census) |
Pop. density | 4.3/km2 (11.1/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Torres Strait Islanders |
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Population | 465 (2016 census)[2] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 4.537/km2 (11.750/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4875 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 102.5 km2 (39.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Torres Strait Island Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Leichhardt | ||||||||||||||
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Most of the island is held under native title, apart from some government infrastructure and historic buildings.[6]