Meroe IslandLocation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in the Bay of BengalShow map of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsMeroe IslandMeroe Island (Bay of Bengal)Show map of Bay of Bengal | |
Geography | |
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Location | Bay of Bengal |
Coordinates | 7°31′05″N 93°32′42″E / 7.518°N 93.545°E / 7.518; 93.545 |
Archipelago | Nicobar Islands |
Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
Total islands | 1 |
Major islands |
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Area | 1.1 km (0.42 sq mi) |
Length | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
Width | 0.9 km (0.56 mi) |
Coastline | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Administration | |
India | |
District | Nicobar |
Island group | Nicobar Islands |
Subdivisions of India | Great Nicobar Subdivision |
Taluk | Little Nicobar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2014) |
Pop. density | 0/km (0/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Nicobarese |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
PIN | 744301 |
Telephone code | 03192 |
ISO code | IN-AN-00 |
Official website | www |
Literacy | 84.4% |
Avg. summer temperature | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) |
Sex ratio | ♂/♀ |
Census Code | 35.638.0002 |
Official Languages | Hindi, English, Tamil Car (regional) |
Meroe Island is an island of India.
Administration
The island belongs to the township of Great Nicobar of Little Nicobar Taluk.
Flora and fauna
This island is known for its rich fish life.
Image gallery
References
- "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman.
- Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
- Tehsils
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands travel guide from Wikivoyage
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