Asia Moderately Inhabited Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Cù Lao Tấu

Asia Moderately Inhabited Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Cù Lao Tấu, Vietnam

Added on 30 December 2023

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7.520 km²

Coastline: 16.553 km

Landform: Plains

368 / km²

UTC+07:00

Tree Cover: 59%

Evergreen Broadleaf Forest

Vietnam

Closest neighboring island: Ben Tre

Welcome to Cù Lao Tấu, a Tropical island in the South China Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Cù Lao Tấu 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 Cù Lao Tấu

Size: 7.52 km²
Coastline: 16.6 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: South China Sea
Continent: Asia

Cù Lao Tấu is a Small Island spanning 7.5 km² with a coastline of 16.6 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Sunda – Extends across Southeast Asia, encompassing parts of the Sunda Shelf, known for its interaction with the Australian Plate, contributing to volcanic activity in Indonesia.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 10.29052622 / Longitude: 106.48646811

Climate and weather of Cù Lao Tấu

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Savanna, Wet
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Defined by distinct wet and dry seasons with high temperatures year-round. Pronounced rainfall occurs during the wet season, while the dry season is marked by drought.

Topography and nature of Cù Lao Tấu

Timezone: UTC+07:00
Timezone places: Asia/Jakarta
Max. Elevation: 3 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 59%

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: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Characterized by dense, lush canopies of broadleaf trees that retain their leaves year-round. These forests are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions and are known for their high biodiversity. Cù Lao Tấu has a tree cover of 59 %.

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 Cù Lao Tấu

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Cù Lao Tấu. The nearest airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport, located 60 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Cù Lao Tấu. The closest major port is THANH HO CHI MINH, approximately 58 km away.

The mean population of Cù Lao Tấu is 368 per km². Cù Lao Tấu is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Vietnam.

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

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Vietnam is classified as Emerging region: G20: Group of Twenty – Major economies comprising both developed and emerging countries, representing the world’s largest economies. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Cù Lao Tấu

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Cù Lao Tấu. 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.

Cù Lao Tấu

Geography and size of Cù Lao Tấu

Climate and weather of Cù Lao Tấu

Topography and nature of Cù Lao Tấu

Infrastructure and Travelling to Cù Lao Tấu

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Cù Lao Tấu

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