Selayar Island is the main island of the
Selayar Islands (
Kepulauan Selayar). It lies off the coast of Cape Bira of
South Sulawesi Province. The
Selayar Straits separate it from the mainland of Sulawesi. Its main city is Benteng, towns Bonelohe, Padang, Barangbarang, over 50 miles long and very narrow; area, 248 mi². Benteng is the starting point for
diving tours.