Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Al Batinah

Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Al Batinah, Saudi Arabia

Added on 6 January 2024

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35.561 km²

Coastline: 42.303 km

Landform: Plains

84 / km²

UTC+03:00

Tree Cover: 4%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Abu Ali

Welcome to Al Batinah, a Dry island in the Persian Gulf, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Al Batinah 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 Al Batinah

Size: 35.6 km²
Coastline: 42.3 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Persian Gulf
Continent: Asia

Al Batinah is a Medium Island spanning 36 km² with a coastline of 42 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: 27.23879422 / Longitude: 49.50768811

Climate and weather of Al Batinah

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 Al Batinah

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 3 m
Mean Elevation: -2 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 4%

The mean elevation is -2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 3 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. Al Batinah has a tree cover of 4 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Al Batinah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Al Batinah. The nearest airport is King Fahd International Airport, located 85 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Al Batinah. The closest major port is AL JUBAYL, approximately 18 km away.

The mean population of Al Batinah is 84 per km². Al Batinah is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

Continuing your journey, Abu Ali is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Did you know that Al Batinah also has a sinkhole?

Did you know that Al Batinah also has a sinkhole? But remember, you cannot swim here.

Did you know that Al Batinah also has a sinkhole?

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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.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Al Batinah

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Al Batinah. 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.

Al Batinah

Geography and size of Al Batinah

Climate and weather of Al Batinah

Topography and nature of Al Batinah

Infrastructure and Travelling to Al Batinah

Did you know that Al Batinah also has a sinkhole?

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Al Batinah

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