Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Quince Islet

Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Quince Islet, Australia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.142 km²

Coastline: 1.796 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+09:30

Tree Cover: 31%

Open Woodland

Australia

Closest neighboring island: Vanderlin

Welcome to Quince Islet, a Tropical island in the Arafura Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Quince Islet 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 Quince Islet

Size: 0.142 km²
Coastline: 1.8 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Arafura Sea
Continent: Oceania

Quince Islet is a Tiny Island spanning 0.142 km² with a coastline of 1.8 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: -15.65033404 / Longitude: 137.08238329

Climate and weather of Quince Islet

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 Quince Islet

Timezone: UTC+09:30
Timezone places: Australia/Adelaide
Max. Elevation: 1 m
Mean Elevation: 0 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 31%

The mean elevation is 0 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 1 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. Quince Islet has a tree cover of 31 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Quince Islet

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Quince Islet. The nearest airport is McArthur River Mine Airport, located 141 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Quince Islet. The closest major port is MILNER BAY, approximately 211 km away.

The mean population of Quince Islet is 0 per km². Quince Islet is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.

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

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Australia 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: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Quince Islet

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

Quince Islet

Geography and size of Quince Islet

Climate and weather of Quince Islet

Topography and nature of Quince Islet

Infrastructure and Travelling to Quince Islet

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Quince Islet

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