sanana

Sanana is a toponym used in North Maluku, Indonesia, referring to an island, its principal town, and the administrative area surrounding them. The most prominent usage is Sanana Island (Pulau Sanana), which lies in the Maluku Sea and is part of the Sula Islands Regency in North Maluku Province. The island hosts the town of Sanana, which serves as the administrative center of the regency and acts as a local hub for governance, trade, and transport.

The Sula Islands Regency comprises several islands, including Sanana and Mangoli, with its regency seat located on Sanana Island. The population is diverse, with communities speaking local languages alongside Indonesian. Economic activity on the island centers on fishing, agriculture, and related small-scale commerce, supported by inter-island transport links that connect Sanana to nearby islands and to larger urban centers in North Maluku.

Etymology and naming: The name Sanana is derived from the local languages and has historically designated both the island and the principal settlement. Precise historical origins are not widely documented in accessible sources, but the name remains in common administrative and geographic usage.

See also: List of islands of Indonesia; North Maluku Province; Sula Islands Regency.