Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Jūbāl

Africa Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains Untouched Wilderness

Jazīrat Jūbāl, Saudi Arabia

Added on 6 January 2024

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11.854 km²

Coastline: 20.886 km

Landform: Plains

UTC+02:00

Tree Cover: 12%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Jazīrat Ţawīlah

Welcome to Jazīrat Jūbāl, a Dry island in the Gulf of Suez, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Jazīrat Jūbāl 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 Jazīrat Jūbāl

Size: 11.9 km²
Coastline: 20.9 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Gulf of Suez
Continent: Africa

Jazīrat Jūbāl is a Medium Island spanning 12 km² with a coastline of 21 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Arabia – A major tectonic plate covering the Arabian Peninsula and parts of the Middle East. The plate is primarily continental and known for its collision with the Eurasian Plate, leading to the uplift of the Zagros Mountains.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 27.64758308 / Longitude: 33.80011441

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Jūbāl

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 Jazīrat Jūbāl

Timezone: UTC+02:00
Timezone places: Europe/Mariehamn
Max. Elevation: 82 m
Mean Elevation: 34 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 12%

The mean elevation is 34 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 82 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. Jazīrat Jūbāl has a tree cover of 12 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazīrat Jūbāl

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Jazīrat Jūbāl. The nearest airport is Hurghada International Airport, located 49 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Jazīrat Jūbāl. The closest major port is ZEIT BAY TERMINAL, approximately 27 km away.

The mean population of Jazīrat Jūbāl is 0 per km². Jazīrat Jūbāl is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

Continuing your journey, Jazīrat Ţawīlah is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Saudi Arabia is classified as Emerging region: G20: Group of Twenty – Major economies comprising both developed and emerging countries, representing the world’s largest economies. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīrat Jūbāl

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Jazīrat Jūbāl. 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.

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Geography and size of Jazīrat Jūbāl

Climate and weather of Jazīrat Jūbāl

Topography and nature of Jazīrat Jūbāl

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazīrat Jūbāl

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