Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Small Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Truant

Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Small Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Truant, Australia

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.198 km²

Coastline: 9.949 km

Landform: Plains

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UTC+09:30

Tree Cover: 86%

Open Woodland

Australia

Closest neighboring island: Wigram

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

Size: 3.198 km²
Coastline: 9.9 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Arafura Sea
Continent: Oceania

Truant is a Small Island spanning 3.2 km² with a coastline of 9.9 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: -11.66711694 / Longitude: 136.82629877

Climate and weather of Truant

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 Truant

Timezone: UTC+09:30
Timezone places: Australia/Adelaide
Max. Elevation: 12 m
Mean Elevation: 11 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 86%

The mean elevation is 11 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 12 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. Truant has a tree cover of 86 %.

Vegetation: 5 vegetation zones – Highly Diverse Island
With five different vegetation zones, these islands offer a rich tapestry of ecosystems. The variety could include dense forests, open meadows, wetlands, coastal zones, and more. This level of diversity supports an intricate web of life, with each zone playing a vital role in the overall ecological health and balance of the island.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Truant

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Truant. The nearest airport is Gove Airport, located 66 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Truant. The closest major port is GOVE, approximately 60 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Wigram 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 Truant

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

Truant

Geography and size of Truant

Climate and weather of Truant

Topography and nature of Truant

Infrastructure and Travelling to Truant

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Truant

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