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Ilhéu do Poilão

Ilhéu do Poilão, Guinea-Bissau

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.495 km²

Coastline: 3.283 km

Landform: Plains

16 / km²

UTC-01:00

Tree Cover: 26%

Mangrove Forest

Guinea-Bissau

Closest neighboring island: Ilha de Orangozinho

Welcome to Ilhéu do Poilão, a Tropical island in the North Atlantic Ocean, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Ilhéu do Poilão 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 Ilhéu do Poilão

Size: 0.495 km²
Coastline: 3.3 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: North Atlantic Ocean
Continent: Africa

Ilhéu do Poilão is a Tiny Island spanning 0.495 km² with a coastline of 3.3 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: 10.86926236 / Longitude: -15.72536295

Climate and weather of Ilhéu do Poilão

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 Ilhéu do Poilão

Timezone: UTC-01:00
Timezone places: Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Max. Elevation: 3 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Tree Coverage: 26%

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: 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. Ilhéu do Poilão has a tree cover of 26 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ilhéu do Poilão

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Ilhéu do Poilão. The nearest airport is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, located 114 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Ilhéu do Poilão. The closest major port is BISSAU, approximately 111 km away.

The mean population of Ilhéu do Poilão is 17 per km². Ilhéu do Poilão is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Guinea-Bissau.

Continuing your journey, Ilha de Orangozinho is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Guinea-Bissau 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 Low income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ilhéu do Poilão

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Ilhéu do Poilão. 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.

Ilhéu do Poilão

Geography and size of Ilhéu do Poilão

Climate and weather of Ilhéu do Poilão

Topography and nature of Ilhéu do Poilão

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ilhéu do Poilão

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ilhéu do Poilão

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