Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Moderately Inhabited Plains Small Island

Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Asia Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Moderately Inhabited Plains Small Island

Jazīreh-ye Khārkū, Iran

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.360 km²

Coastline: 12.102 km

Landform: Plains

244 / km²

UTC+03:30

Tree Cover: 94%

Sparse Vegetation

Iran

Closest neighboring island: Kharg Island

Welcome to Jazīreh-ye Khārkū, a Dry island in the Persian Gulf, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Jazīreh-ye Khārkū 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 Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Size: 3.36 km²
Coastline: 12.1 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Persian Gulf
Continent: Asia

Jazīreh-ye Khārkū is a Small Island spanning 3.4 km² with a coastline of 12.1 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: 29.32088554 / Longitude: 50.34525073

Climate and weather of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Climate Zone: Dry
Climate Details: Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe) Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Features hot summers and mild to warm winters. Receives more rainfall than hot deserts but less than tropical savannas, leading to a somewhat more varied landscape.

Topography and nature of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Timezone: UTC+03:30
Timezone places: Asia/Tehran
Max. Elevation: 4 m
Mean Elevation: 3 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 94%

The mean elevation is 3 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. Jazīreh-ye Khārkū has a tree cover of 94 %.

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 Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Jazīreh-ye Khārkū. The nearest airport is Bushehr Airport, located 68 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Jazīreh-ye Khārkū. The closest major port is KHARG ISLAND OIL TERMINAL, approximately 7 km away.

The mean population of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū is 244 per km². Jazīreh-ye Khārkū is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Iran.

Continuing your journey, Kharg Island is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Iran 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 Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Jazīreh-ye Khārkū. 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.

Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Geography and size of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Climate and weather of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Topography and nature of Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

Infrastructure and Travelling to Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Jazīreh-ye Khārkū

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