Ilha Sanga

Ilha Sanga
0.102 km²
Coastline: 1.466 km
Landform: Plains
4 / km²
UTC+01:00
Tree Cover: 29%
Open Woodland

Welcome to Ilha Sanga, a Dry island in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Ilha Sanga unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Ilha Sanga

Size: 0.102 km²
Coastline: 1.5 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: South Atlantic Ocean
Continent: Africa

Ilha Sanga is a Tiny Island spanning 0.102 km² with a coastline of 1.5 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: -7.83817453 / Longitude: 13.12580743

Climate and weather of Ilha Sanga

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 Ilha Sanga

Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 1 m
Mean Elevation: 1 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 29%

The mean elevation is 1 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: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Ilha Sanga has a tree cover of 29 %.

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 Ilha Sanga

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Ilha Sanga. The nearest airport is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport, located 114 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Ilha Sanga. The closest major port is PORTO DO AMBRIZ, approximately 3 km away.

The mean population of Ilha Sanga is 5 per km². Ilha Sanga is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Angola.

Continuing your journey, Ilha da Quissanga is the next notable island, situated merely km away.


Angola 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 Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ilha Sanga

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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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