Welcome to Gough , a Temperate island in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Gough unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Gough
Size: 64.7 km²Coastline: 41.1 kmOcean: Atlantic OceanSea: South Atlantic OceanContinent: Seven seas (open ocean)
Gough is a Medium Island spanning 65 km² with a coastline of 41 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: South America – A major plate covering the South American continent and part of the Atlantic Ocean, known for the Andes mountain range and significant seismic and volcanic activity.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Climate and weather of Gough
Climate Zone: TemperateClimate Details: Temperate Oceanic ClimateTemperature: Warm Summer
Climate Characteristics: Known for its moderate year-round temperatures with ample rainfall and no dry season. Warm summers are characteristic.
Topography and nature of Gough
Timezone: UTC±00:00Timezone places: Europe/LisbonMax. Elevation: 806 m Mean Elevation: 398 mVegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf ForestTree Coverage: 44%
The mean elevation is 398 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 806 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Mountains: High, steeply elevated landforms. Characterized by both a high maximum elevation (over 500 meters) and a high mean elevation, creating rugged, mountainous terrains on islands.
Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Vegetation: 8 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Gough
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Gough is 0 per km². Gough is Uninhabited. The island belongs to United Kingdom .
Continuing your journey, Tristan da Cunha is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Gough Island Expedition 2020
Gough Island is located at 40°S, 9°W – 2600 km from Cape Town. It forms part of the most remote inhabited archipelago in the ...
Gough Island Expedition 2020
Gough Island is located at 40°S, 9°W – 2600 km from Cape Town. It ...
Gough Island is located at 40°S, 9°W – 2600 km from Cape Town. It forms part of the most remote inhabited archipelago in the ...
Gough Island Base Tour
A quick shaky hand footage tour around the base on Gough Island. This ...
A quick shaky hand footage tour around the base on Gough Island. This is where 9 people live for 12 months of the year.
Tristan da Cunha – the Monster Mice of Gough Island
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on ...
Watch the three-part Britain's Treasure Islands documentary series on BBC FOUR, starting Tue 12 Apr 2016 21:00. (repeated Wed ...
United Kingdom is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Gough
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Gough. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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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.
