Pulau Nyamuk Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pulau Nyamuk Lighthouse
Also known as: Pulau Nyamuk (Mosquito Island) {Pulau Njamoek}
This lighthouse, established in 1913, stands on Pulau Nyamuk, a small island approximately 8 kilometers offshore and 50 kilometers south of Padang, Indonesia. The structure is a tapered, square skeletal tower made of cast iron, painted white, reaching a height of 30 meters. Its lantern and gallery are positioned at the top, with the light originating from a focal height of 30 meters. The lighthouse emits a white light with two flashes every 15 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 15.3 nautical miles. The nearest major port is Semarang, located 69 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The cast iron skeletal design of this lighthouse is a notable example of early 20th-century engineering. Its light is essential for maritime traffic navigating the waters south of Padang.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 30m
- Geographic Range
- 15.3NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1913
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Semarang(69.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- Q1140
- NGA No.
- 23568
- ARLHS No.
- IDO-073
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 30m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: tapered square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white
Location
- City
- Jepara
- Country
- 🇮🇩Indonesia
- Region
- Central Java
- Sea Region
- small island (Mosquito Island) about 8 km off the coast and 50 km south of Padang, Indonesia
- Latitude
- -5.8129°
- Longitude
- 110.1873°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Pulau Nyamuk على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Indonesia، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.