El Nanzon

El Nanzon
1.583 km²
Coastline: 9.052 km
Landform: Plains
146 / km²
UTC-06:00
Tree Cover: 93%
Mangrove Forest

Welcome to El Nanzon, a Tropical island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes El Nanzon unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of El Nanzon

Size: 1.583 km²
Coastline: 9.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: North America

El Nanzon is a Small Island spanning 1.6 km² with a coastline of 9.1 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: Caribbean – Covering the Caribbean Sea and surrounding regions, this plate is bordered by the North American Plate and the South American Plate. Known for seismic activity, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and features like the Puerto Rico Trench.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 13.25290683 / Longitude: -88.67089378

Climate and weather of El Nanzon

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 El Nanzon

Timezone: UTC-06:00
Timezone places: America/Chicago
Max. Elevation: 1 m
Mean Elevation: 0 m
Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Tree Coverage: 93%

The mean elevation is 0 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 1 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: Mangrove Forest
Found in coastal areas and river deltas, these unique wetland ecosystems are adapted to saline conditions and are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity. El Nanzon has a tree cover of 93 %.

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 El Nanzon

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on El Nanzon. The nearest airport is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, located 46 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on El Nanzon. The closest major port is LA UNION, approximately 91 km away.

The mean population of El Nanzon is 146 per km². El Nanzon is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to El Salvador.

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


El Salvador is classified as Developing region: Regions characterized by lower income levels, with economies in the process of industrialization and modernization. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from El Nanzon

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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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