 Banda Neira and Banda Besar seen from Banda Api. | |
 Map of Banda Islands | |
  Banda Besar Location in Indonesia | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Banda Sea |
| Coordinates | 4°33′S 129°55′E / 4.550°S 129.917°E |
| Archipelago | Banda Islands |
| Area | 26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi) |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Lonthoir in the early 20th century
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Lonthoir in 2019
Banda Besar (English pronunciation: /ˈbændə bəˈsɑːr/; 'Great Banda', Dutch: Groot-Banda), historically also known as Lonthoir (alternatively spelt Lonthor or Lontor; not to be confused with the village of Lonthoir on the same island), is the largest of the Banda Islands in Indonesia. It is administered as part of Banda District, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province.