Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island

Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island

Jazirat Al Musallamiyah, Saudi Arabia

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.446 km²

Coastline: 9.902 km

Landform: Plains

9 / km²

UTC+03:00

Tree Cover: 17%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Al Batinah

Welcome to Jazirat Al Musallamiyah, a Dry island in the Persian Gulf, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Jazirat Al Musallamiyah 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 Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Size: 3.446 km²
Coastline: 9.9 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Persian Gulf
Continent: Asia

Jazirat Al Musallamiyah is a Small Island spanning 3.4 km² with a coastline of 9.9 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: 27.40858237 / Longitude: 49.21971364

Climate and weather of Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

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 Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 4 m
Mean Elevation: -5 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 17%

The mean elevation is -5 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 4 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: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. Jazirat Al Musallamiyah has a tree cover of 17 %.

Vegetation: 3 vegetation zones – Moderately Diverse Island
These islands start to show a broader range of ecological niches. With three vegetation zones, they may offer a mix of ecosystems like coastal areas, inland woods, and perhaps a distinct wetland or dry area. This diversity supports a wider range of flora and fauna, making these islands more ecologically complex than those with minimal diversity.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Jazirat Al Musallamiyah. The nearest airport is King Fahd International Airport, located 121 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Jazirat Al Musallamiyah. The closest major port is AL JUBAYL, approximately 60 km away.

The mean population of Jazirat Al Musallamiyah is 10 per km². Jazirat Al Musallamiyah is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

Continuing your journey, Al Batinah is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Saudi Arabia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Jazirat Al Musallamiyah. 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.

Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Geography and size of Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Climate and weather of Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Topography and nature of Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazirat Al Musallamiyah

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