Pingelap

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

Size: 1.458 km²
Coastline: 8.3 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: Oceania

Pingelap is a Small Island spanning 1.5 km² with a coastline of 8.3 km.

Archipel: Micronesia – A region in the western Pacific Ocean comprising thousands of small islands, known for their unique cultures, languages, and marine ecosystems.

Tectonic Plate: Sunda – Extends across Southeast Asia, encompassing parts of the Sunda Shelf, known for its interaction with the Australian Plate, contributing to volcanic activity in Indonesia.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 6.20925856 / Longitude: 160.70789139

Climate and weather of Pingelap

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Rainforest Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: This climate is typified by heavy rainfall throughout the year, high humidity, and consistently high temperatures, leading to lush rainforests and rich biodiversity. Seasonal temperature variations are minimal.

Topography and nature of Pingelap

Timezone: UTC+11:00
Timezone places: Pacific/Guadalcanal
Max. Elevation: 10 m
Mean Elevation: 7 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 100%

The mean elevation is 7 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 10 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: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Pingelap has a tree cover of 100 %.

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 Pingelap

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Pingelap. The nearest airport is Kosrae International Airport, located 267 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Pingelap. The closest major port is LELE HARBOR, approximately 276 km away.

The mean population of Pingelap is 67 per km². Pingelap is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Federated States of Micronesia.

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

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Federated States of Micronesia is classified as Developing region: Regions characterized by lower income levels, with economies in the process of industrialization and modernization. The level of income is Lower middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Pingelap

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