Marrak

Marrak
1.132 km²
Coastline: 5.201 km
Landform: Plains
27 / km²
UTC+03:00
Tree Cover: 85%
Sparse Vegetation

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

Geography and size of Marrak

Size: 1.132 km²
Coastline: 5.2 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Asia

Marrak is a Small Island spanning 1.1 km² with a coastline of 5.2 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: 16.4239904 / Longitude: 41.90567754

Climate and weather of Marrak

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 Marrak

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 0 m
Mean Elevation: -1 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 85%

The mean elevation is -1 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 0 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. Marrak has a tree cover of 85 %.

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 Marrak

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Marrak. The nearest airport is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport, located 92 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Marrak. The closest major port is JIZAN, approximately 83 km away.

The mean population of Marrak is 28 per km². Marrak is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

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


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 Marrak

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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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