Aurore Island | |
Map: | Seychelles |
Native Name Lang: | fr |
Nickname: | --> |
Location: | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
Coordinates: | -4.6°N 82°W |
Archipelago: | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
Waterbody: | Indian Ocean |
Total Islands: | 1 |
Area Km2: | 0.6 |
Coastline Km: | 3.5 |
Length Km: | 1.3 |
Width Km: | 0.6 |
Elevation M: | 5 |
Country: | Seychelles |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Group |
Country Admin Divisions: | Granitic Seychelles |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Sub-Group |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Mahe Islands |
Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | Sub-Group |
Country Admin Divisions 2: | Mahe Port Islands |
Country Admin Divisions Title 3: | Districts |
Country Admin Divisions 3: | Anse Etoile |
Country Largest City: | Aurore |
Country Largest City Population: | 100 |
Population: | 100 |
Population As Of: | 2014 |
Density Km2: | 1754 |
Ethnic Groups: | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
Timezone1: | SCT |
Utc Offset1: | +4 |
Iso Code Type: | ISO code |
Iso Code: | SC-03 |
Aurore Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Victoria.
The island was created artificially during the 2000s. It belongs to the Mahe Port Islands, which are mostly artificial islands created by funds from Dubai when the Dubai dredger was placed in Seychelles. In 2013 work on the island has begun.[1] [2] By 2020, the island should house a population of 2,000.[3] [4] In 2016, the new golf course was being built.[5] [6] [7] [8]
The island belongs to Anse Etoile District.[9]
The island's plan is mostly residential.[10] There are a few hotels and a golf course.