Islands
- Selayar Island, main island of group, 248 sq mi.
- South of Selayar is Pulasi and Pulau (Island) Tambalongang
- South of Pulasi is Pulau Tanahjampea (Tana Jampea) with towns Ujung, Labuhanmarege and tiny Pulau Batu
- East of Pulasi is Pulau Kayuadi (Kayu Adi) and Pulau Panjang
- East of Kayuadi is Macan Islands (Kepulauan Macan), consists of Takabonerate Islands (many atolls). Islands include Latondu, Rajuni, Timabo, Pasi Telu, and Taka Lumungan.
- Pulau Kalao with town Boneogeh
- South of Kalao is Pulau Bonerate
- Bahuluwang and other islands
Selayar Straits (Selat Selayar) is more than 100 fathoms deep and, with a strong current, is dangerous for native ships to navigate. The strata of Selayar island are all sedimentary rocks: coraffine limestone, occasionally sandstone; everywhere, except in the north and north-west, covered by a fertile soil. The watershed is a chain running throughout the island from N. to S., reaching in Bontona Haru 5840 ft., sloping steeply to the east coast.
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