Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Juzur Duqailah

Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Juzur Duqailah, Saudi Arabia

Added on 6 January 2024

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11.525 km²

Coastline: 24.394 km

Landform: Plains

27 / km²

UTC+03:00

Tree Cover: 14%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Jazīrat Zamhar

Welcome to Juzur Duqailah, a Dry island in the Red Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Juzur Duqailah 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 Juzur Duqailah

Size: 11.5 km²
Coastline: 24.4 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Asia

Juzur Duqailah is a Medium Island spanning 12 km² with a coastline of 24 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: 16.28312319 / Longitude: 42.47672262

Climate and weather of Juzur Duqailah

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 Juzur Duqailah

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 5 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 14%

The mean elevation is 2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 5 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. Juzur Duqailah has a tree cover of 14 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Juzur Duqailah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Juzur Duqailah. The nearest airport is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport, located 67 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Juzur Duqailah. The closest major port is JIZAN, approximately 66 km away.

The mean population of Juzur Duqailah is 28 per km². Juzur Duqailah is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

Continuing your journey, Jazīrat Zamhar is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Saudi Arabia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.

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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.

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Geography and size of Juzur Duqailah

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