Dry North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Pelicanos

Dry North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Pelicanos, Mexico

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.687 km²

Coastline: 8.913 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-07:00

Tree Cover: 33%

Sparse Vegetation

Mexico

Closest neighboring island: Ana

Welcome to Pelicanos, a Dry island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Pelicanos 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 Pelicanos

Size: 1.687 km²
Coastline: 8.9 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: North America

Pelicanos is a Small Island spanning 1.7 km² with a coastline of 8.9 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Pacific – The world’s largest tectonic plate, covering much of the Pacific Ocean, known for the Pacific Ring of Fire with extensive seismic and volcanic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 26.90531985 / Longitude: -113.15574359

Climate and weather of Pelicanos

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 Pelicanos

Timezone: UTC-07:00
Timezone places: America/Denver
Max. Elevation: 3 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 33%

The mean elevation is 2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 3 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. Pelicanos has a tree cover of 33 %.

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 Pelicanos

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pelicanos. The nearest airport is Palo Verde Airport, located 119 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Pelicanos. The closest major port is SANTA ROSALIA, approximately 107 km away.

The mean population of Pelicanos is 0 per km². Pelicanos is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Mexico.

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

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Mexico is classified as Emerging region: MIKT: Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey – Economies recognized for their development potential and emerging market status. The level of income is Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Pelicanos

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

Pelicanos

Geography and size of Pelicanos

Climate and weather of Pelicanos

Topography and nature of Pelicanos

Infrastructure and Travelling to Pelicanos

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Pelicanos

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