Ile Soleil is a small artificial island (0.14 km2) in the Seychelles, lying 50m off the east coast of Mahé, near the runway of the Seychelles International Airport.

Soleil Island
Nickname: Ile Soleil
Soleil Island is located in Seychelles
Soleil Island
Soleil Island
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°41′18″S 55°31′48″E / 4.68833°S 55.53000°E / -4.68833; 55.53000
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Soleil
Area0.136 km2 (0.053 sq mi)
Length0.65 km (0.404 mi)
Width0.25 km (0.155 mi)
Coastline1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Highest elevation3 m (10 ft)
Administration
GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupMahe Islands
Sub-GroupAnonyme Islands
DistrictsAnse-aux-Pins
Largest settlementSoleil camp (pop. 10)
Demographics
Population10 (2014)
Pop. density20/km2 (50/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-20
Official websitewww.ilesoleil.sc

History

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The island was reclaimed in 2008 after the Dubai Dredger finished its work in the Victoria Port islands. The local Anse-aux-Pins mayor decided he wanted an artificial island as well. There are plans to build a new terminal on the island, due to housing problems.[1]

Administration

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The island belongs to Anse-aux-Pins District.[2]

Tourism

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The future of the island is unclear, although it is proposed to have an oriental tourism industry.[3]

Demography

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The island's southern part is the location of a new luxurious neighborhood.[4][5][6]

Transport

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Soleil is linked to the mainland by a causeway.[7][8]

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References

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