Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Umm Urumah

Asia Dry Gently Populated Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Medium Island Plains

Umm Urumah, Saudi Arabia

Added on 6 January 2024

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11.947 km²

Coastline: 34.545 km

Landform: Plains

7 / km²

UTC+03:00

Tree Cover: 9%

Sparse Vegetation

Saudi Arabia

Closest neighboring island: Mashabi

Welcome to Umm Urumah, a Dry island in the Red Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Umm Urumah 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 Umm Urumah

Size: 11.9 km²
Coastline: 34.5 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Red Sea
Continent: Asia

Umm Urumah is a Medium Island spanning 12 km² with a coastline of 35 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Arabia – A major tectonic plate covering the Arabian Peninsula and parts of the Middle East. The plate is primarily continental and known for its collision with the Eurasian Plate, leading to the uplift of the Zagros Mountains.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 25.73865479 / Longitude: 36.55984793

Climate and weather of Umm Urumah

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 Umm Urumah

Timezone: UTC+03:00
Timezone places: Asia/Riyadh
Max. Elevation: 1 m
Mean Elevation: -1 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 9%

The mean elevation is -1 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: 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. Umm Urumah has a tree cover of 9 %.

Vegetation: 3 vegetation zones – Moderately Diverse Island
These islands start to show a broader range of ecological niches. With three vegetation zones, they may offer a mix of ecosystems like coastal areas, inland woods, and perhaps a distinct wetland or dry area. This diversity supports a wider range of flora and fauna, making these islands more ecologically complex than those with minimal diversity.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Umm Urumah

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Umm Urumah. The nearest airport is Al Wajh Domestic Airport, located 47 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Umm Urumah. The closest major port is DUBA BULK PLANT TANKER TERMINAL, approximately 185 km away.

The mean population of Umm Urumah is 8 per km². Umm Urumah is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Saudi Arabia.

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

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Saudi Arabia 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: nonOECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Umm Urumah

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

Umm Urumah

Geography and size of Umm Urumah

Climate and weather of Umm Urumah

Topography and nature of Umm Urumah

Infrastructure and Travelling to Umm Urumah

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Umm Urumah

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