Africa Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island Tropical

Nosy Antaly Be

Africa Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Plains Small Island Tropical

Nosy Antaly Be, Madagascar

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.269 km²

Coastline: 7.401 km

Landform: Plains

6 / km²

UTC+03:00

Tree Cover: 24%

Open Woodland

Madagascar

Closest neighboring island: Nosy Mitsio

Welcome to Nosy Antaly Be, a Tropical island in the Indian Ocean, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Nosy Antaly Be 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 Nosy Antaly Be

Size: 1.269 km²
Coastline: 7.4 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Indian Ocean
Continent: Africa

Nosy Antaly Be is a Small Island spanning 1.3 km² with a coastline of 7.4 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Australia – A major tectonic plate covering Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its relative stability and occasional seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -12.1347817 / Longitude: 49.36543279

Climate and weather of Nosy Antaly Be

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 Nosy Antaly Be

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 2 m
Mean Elevation: 0 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 24%

The mean elevation is 0 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 2 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: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Nosy Antaly Be has a tree cover of 24 %.

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 Nosy Antaly Be

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Nosy Antaly Be. The nearest airport is Arrachart Airport, located 24 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Nosy Antaly Be. The closest major port is ANTSIRANANA, approximately 16 km away.

The mean population of Nosy Antaly Be is 7 per km². Nosy Antaly Be is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Madagascar.

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

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Madagascar 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 Nosy Antaly Be

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Nosy Antaly Be. 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.