Umm an Nasan

Umm an Nasan
Native name: جزيرة ام النعسان  (Arabic)
Umm an Nasan
Location of Umm an Nasan Island in Bahrain
Geography
Location Persian Gulf
Coordinates 26°08′42″N 50°24′00″E / 26.145°N 50.40°E / 26.145; 50.40Coordinates: 26°08′42″N 50°24′00″E / 26.145°N 50.40°E / 26.145; 50.40
Archipelago Bahrain
Adjacent bodies of water Gulf of Bahrain
Total islands 1
Major islands
  • Umm an Nasan Island
Area 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)
Length 6 km (3.7 mi)
Width 4 km (2.5 mi)
Coastline 19 km (11.8 mi)
Highest elevation 3 m (10 ft)
Administration
Governorate Northern Governorate
Largest settlement Umm an Nasan (pop. 10)
Demographics
Demonym Bahraini
Population 10 (2010)
Pop. density 0.5 /km2 (1.3 /sq mi)
Ethnic groups Bahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
ISO code BH-14
Official website www.bahrain.com

Umm an Nasan island (Arabic: ام النعسان‎) is the fifth largest island in Bahrain. It is 17.5 km (10.9 mi) west of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Description

Umm an Nasan is privately owned by Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and is off limits to ordinary citizens. There is little development on the island other than three palaces for the King and some gardens. There is also a small population of black buck introduced to the island. The small Umm an Nasan village is located on the west coast, and has some nomadic families which care for the deer and gazelles of the island.

Geography

Umm an Nasan lies in the Gulf of Bahrain in Persian Gulf to the west of Bahrain Island, and to the east of the Saudi coastal city of Khobar.

Administration

The island belongs to Northern Governorate.

  • North Palace
  • Southwest Palace
  • Palace at the Sea
  • Umm an Nasan village
  • Security village

Transportation

Umm an Nasan is connected to Bahrain Island through the King Fahd Causeway. Umm an Nasan is connected to Jidda Island through the Jidda Causeway.

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