Matak

For the Cambodian prince, see Sisowath Sirik Matak. For the fictional tribe, see Populous: The Beginning#Setting. For the village in Iran, see Matak, Iran.

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 Conoco Phillips, 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 of the island usually work for the oil companies located there.There are also factories on the island, such as Kosel Yamato

Coordinates: 3°18′0″N 106°16′0″E / 3.30000°N 106.26667°E / 3.30000; 106.26667

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