Welcome to West Wallabi , a Dry island in the Indian Ocean, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes West Wallabi unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of West Wallabi
Size: 6.379 km²Coastline: 15.7 kmOcean: Indian OceanSea: Indian OceanContinent: Oceania
West Wallabi is a Small Island spanning 6.4 km² with a coastline of 15.7 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:
Climate and weather of West Wallabi
Climate Zone: DryClimate Details: Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe) ClimateTemperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Features hot summers and mild to warm winters. Receives more rainfall than hot deserts but less than tropical savannas, leading to a somewhat more varied landscape.
Topography and nature of West Wallabi
Timezone: UTC+08:00Timezone places: Australia/PerthMax. Elevation: 8 m Mean Elevation: 6 mVegetation: Cultivated LandTree Coverage: 95%
The mean elevation is 6 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 8 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: Cultivated Land
Vegetation: 5 vegetation zones – Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to West Wallabi
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of West Wallabi is 0 per km². West Wallabi is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia .
Continuing your journey, Faure is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Batavia's Graveyard - West Wallabi Island and the Fort
A video snippet taken from the 60 Minute episode "Island of Horror" aired in November 2017.
Batavia's Graveyard - West Wallabi Island and the Fort
A video snippet taken from the 60 Minute episode "Island of Horror" ...
A video snippet taken from the 60 Minute episode "Island of Horror" aired in November 2017.
The Most Disturbing Mutiny and Shipwreck in History
In October of 1628, a trade ship set sail from the Netherlands with ...
In October of 1628, a trade ship set sail from the Netherlands with gold and gems to be traded for spices in Indonesia.
Batavia's mysteries unfold with discovery of mass grave
An international team of archaeologists, including scientists from The ...
An international team of archaeologists, including scientists from The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian ...
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 West Wallabi
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from West Wallabi. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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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.
