Numfor

Numfor
Numfor is located in Papua (province)
Numfor
Numfor
Geography
LocationMelanesia; Maritime South East Asia
Coordinates1°02′S 134°53′E / 1.03°S 134.88°E / -1.03; 134.88
ArchipelagoSchouten Islands
Area335 km2 (129 sq mi)
Administration
Province Papua
RegencyBiak Numfor
Demographics
Population9,336 (2010)
Additional information
Time zone
Numfor as one of the Schouten Islands

Numfor (also Numfoor, Noemfoor, Noemfoer) is one of the Biak Islands (also known as the Schouten Islands) in Papua province, northeastern Indonesia.

It was the site of conflict between Japanese and the Allied forces during World War II, and was a major airbase for both sides.