Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Moderately Inhabited Plains Small Island

Bawārid

Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Moderately Inhabited Plains Small Island

Bawārid, Yemen

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.216 km²

Coastline: 6.022 km

Landform: Plains

125 / km²

UTC+03:00

Sparse Vegetation

Yemen

Closest neighboring island: Tiqfāsh

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

Size: 1.216 km²
Coastline: 6 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Asia

Bawārid is a Small Island spanning 1.2 km² with a coastline of 6 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Arabia – A major tectonic plate covering the Arabian Peninsula and parts of the Middle East. The plate is primarily continental and known for its collision with the Eurasian Plate, leading to the uplift of the Zagros Mountains.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 15.70676943 / Longitude: 42.55463419

Climate and weather of Bawārid

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 Bawārid

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 0 m
Mean Elevation: -3 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 0%

The mean elevation is -3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 0 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. Bawārid has a tree cover of 0 %.

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 Bawārid

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Bawārid. The nearest airport is Hodeidah International Airport, located 115 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Bawārid. The closest major port is SALIF, approximately 46 km away.

The mean population of Bawārid is 125 per km². Bawārid is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Yemen.

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

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Yemen is classified as Least developed region: Countries that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, with the lowest Human Development Index ratings. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Bawārid

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

Bawārid

Geography and size of Bawārid

Climate and weather of Bawārid

Topography and nature of Bawārid

Infrastructure and Travelling to Bawārid

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Bawārid

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