The world’s most populated islands

Vivid Maps
1 min readApr 27, 2023

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The most populated islands in the world are primarily located in Asia. Here are some of the most populated islands:

  1. Java, Indonesia: With a population of approximately 141 million, Java is the most populous island in the world. It is home to the cities of Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung.
  2. Honshu, Japan: Honshu is the largest island in Japan and has a population of approximately 103 million people. It is home to the cities of Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka.
  3. Great Britain, United Kingdom: Great Britain has a population of approximately 68 million people. It is the largest island in Europe and is home to the cities of London, Manchester, and Glasgow.
  4. Luzon, Philippines: Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines and has a population of approximately 53 million people. It is home to the capital city of Manila.
  5. Sumatra, Indonesia: Sumatra has a population of approximately 50 million people and is the sixth-largest island in the world. It is home to the cities of Medan and Palembang.

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