The Sangihe Islands (also spelled "Sangir", "Sanghir" or "Sangi") – Indonesian: Kepulauan Sangihe – are a group of islands that constitute two regencies within the province of North Sulawesi, in northern Indonesia, the Sangihe Islands Regency. The word Sangihe actually comes from the word Sang Ihe which is means Strong Sailor or Brave Fisherman. Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe) and the Sitaro Islands Regency (Kabupaten Siau Tagulandang Biaro). They are located northeast of Sulawesi between the Celebes Sea and the Molucca Sea, roughly halfway between Sulawesi and Mindanao, in the Philippines; the Sangihes form the eastern limit of the Celebes Sea. The islands combine to total 813 square kilometers (314 sq mi), with many of the islands being actively volcanic with fertile soil and mountains.
The main islands of the group are, north to south, Sangir Besar (or Sangir Island), Siau (or Siao), Tagulandang, and Biaro. The largest island is Sangir Besar and contains an active volcano, Mount Awu (1,320 meters (4,330 ft)). Tahuna is the chief town and port, also hosting the islands' sole airport, Naha Airport.
