Silhouette Island
Island of the Seychelles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Silhouette Island?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Silhouette Island lies 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Mahé in the Seychelles. It is the third largest granitic island in the Seychelles. It has an area of 20.1 km2 and has a population of 200, mostly workers on the island. The main settlement is La Passe, where Hilton Hotel is located. The name Silhouette was given after Étienne de Silhouette (1709-1767), the French minister of finances under Louis XV.
Quick Facts Geography, Location ...
Geography | |
---|---|
Location | Seychelles |
Coordinates | 04°29′15″S 55°13′48″E |
Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
Total islands | 1 |
Major islands |
|
Area | 20.1 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
Length | 5.3 km (3.29 mi) |
Width | 5.3 km (3.29 mi) |
Coastline | 21 km (13 mi) |
Highest elevation | 751 m (2464 ft) |
Highest point | Mont Dauban (Plaisir) |
Administration | |
Group | Inner Islands |
Sub-Group | Granitic Seychelles |
Districts | La Digue and Inner Islands |
Island Group | Silhouette Group |
Largest settlement | La Passe (pop. ~160) |
Demographics | |
Population | 25 (2014) |
Pop. density | 9.95/km2 (25.77/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans. |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
ISO code | SC-15 |
Official website | seychelles |
Close