Picard Island (also known as West Island) is an island in the Seychelles. It is the third largest island of the Aldabra Atoll in the Aldabra Group of islands, 1,150 kilometers southwest of the country's capital, Victoria. The island covers an area of 9.29 km2.

Picard Island
Picard Island is located in Seychelles
Picard Island
Picard Island
Geography
LocationIndian Ocean
Coordinates09°22′S 46°13′E / 9.367°S 46.217°E / -9.367; 46.217
ArchipelagoSeychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Picard
Area9.287 km2 (3.586 sq mi)
Length3.2 km (1.99 mi)
Width3.9 km (2.42 mi)
Coastline25.80 km (16.031 mi)
Highest elevation16 m (52 ft)
Highest pointunnamed dune
Administration
GroupOuter Islands
Sub-GroupAldabra Group
Sub-GroupAldabra Atoll
DistrictsOuter Islands District
Largest settlementLa Gigi (pop. 12)
Demographics
Population12 (2016)
Pop. density1.29/km2 (3.34/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-26
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/outer-islands
West Island Lighthouse Edit this at Wikidata
Constructionmetal skeletal tower[1][2]
Height12 m (39 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Markingswhite Edit this on Wikidata
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height17 m (56 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl W 2s Edit this on Wikidata

This island forms the northwestern edge of the Aldabra atoll. It is separated from Grand Terre (South) Island in the south by the Passe Femme channel, which contains several small islands, and from Polymnieli Island in the west by Grand Passe. The atoll's only habitation is a scientific base (La Gigi), where 12 scientists are now permanently stationed.

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Seychelles". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  2. ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 28 September 2016