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Not to be confused with Island of Meroë.

Meroe Island
Meroe Island is located in Andaman and Nicobar IslandsMeroe IslandMeroe IslandLocation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in the Bay of BengalShow map of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsMeroe Island is located in Bay of BengalMeroe IslandMeroe IslandMeroe Island (Bay of Bengal)Show map of Bay of Bengal
Geography
LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates7°31′05″N 93°32′42″E / 7.518°N 93.545°E / 7.518; 93.545
ArchipelagoNicobar Islands
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Meroe Island
Area1.1 km (0.42 sq mi)
Length1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Width0.9 km (0.56 mi)
Coastline4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Highest elevation10 m (30 ft)
Administration
 India
DistrictNicobar
Island groupNicobar Islands
Subdivisions of IndiaGreat Nicobar Subdivision
TalukLittle Nicobar
Demographics
Population0 (2014)
Pop. density0/km (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsNicobarese
Additional information
Time zone
PIN744301
Telephone code03192
ISO codeIN-AN-00
Official websitewww.and.nic.in
Literacy84.4%
Avg. summer temperature32.0 °C (89.6 °F)
Avg. winter temperature28.0 °C (82.4 °F)
Sex ratio/
Census Code35.638.0002
Official LanguagesHindi, 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

  • Map Map
  • Map 2 Map 2

References

  1. "Islandwise Area and Population - 2011 Census" (PDF). Government of Andaman.
  2. Registration Plate Numbers added to ISO Code
  3. Tehsils
Nicobar district
Blocks
Tehsils
and
villages
Car Nicobar
Subdivision
Great Nicobar
Subdivision
Nancowry
Subdivision
Other


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