Ghagha Island is an island in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is located 306 km away from the city center, and its area is 5 km. The island is connected to the mainland through bridge connecting it to Ras Ghumais. The water way is around 2.6 km long;[1] many of the island's residents drink from its waters.[2]

Ghagha Island
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Geography
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°24′51″N 51°32′56″E / 24.41417°N 51.54889°E / 24.41417; 51.54889
Area5 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Length2.6 km (1.62 mi)

Location

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The island is located 306 km west of Abu Dhabi, 81 km to the south, 6 km north west Jebel Ghumais, 4.3 km north west Ghumeighem Island, 48 km north, a bit to the west, Tuwi As-Sil', 25 west Qaffay Island, and 117 west Jebel Al-Dhannah.[2]

Important Bird Area

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The island has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports breeding Socotra cormorants and Saunders's terns.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Department of Transport, Emirate of Abu Dhabi".
  2. ^ a b Al-Khatiri, Hammad (2015). Glossary of ancient water resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (in Arabic). p. 265.
  3. ^ "Ghagha Island". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-07.