Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains Untouched Wilderness

As Sawdah

Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains Untouched Wilderness

As Sawdah, Oman

Added on 6 January 2024

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11.376 km²

Coastline: 22.512 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+04:00

Tree Cover: 14%

Sparse Vegetation

Oman

Closest neighboring island: Al Hallaniyah

Welcome to As Sawdah, a Dry island in the Arabian Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes As Sawdah unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of As Sawdah

Size: 11.4 km²
Coastline: 22.5 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Arabian Sea
Continent: Asia

As Sawdah is a Medium Island spanning 11 km² with a coastline of 23 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Africa – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, covering the African continent and parts of the surrounding oceans, known for its stability with some active rift zones.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 17.49130331 / Longitude: 55.85610023

Climate and weather of As Sawdah

Climate Zone: Dry
Climate Details: Hot Deserts Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Dominated by extremely hot temperatures, this climate is marked by minimal rainfall and barren landscapes. Nights often experience drastic temperature drops.

Topography and nature of As Sawdah

Timezone: UTC+04:00
Timezone places: Asia/Dubai
Max. Elevation: 194 m
Mean Elevation: 37 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 14%

The mean elevation is 37 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 194 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. As Sawdah has a tree cover of 14 %.

Vegetation: 3 vegetation zones – Moderately Diverse Island
These islands start to show a broader range of ecological niches. With three vegetation zones, they may offer a mix of ecosystems like coastal areas, inland woods, and perhaps a distinct wetland or dry area. This diversity supports a wider range of flora and fauna, making these islands more ecologically complex than those with minimal diversity.

Infrastructure and Travelling to As Sawdah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on As Sawdah. The nearest airport is Salalah Airport, located 199 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on As Sawdah. The closest major port is MINA RAYSUT, approximately 210 km away.

The mean population of As Sawdah is 1 per km². As Sawdah is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Oman.

Continuing your journey, Al Hallaniyah is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from As Sawdah

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from As Sawdah. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.