Vache Island | |
Map: | Seychelles |
Native Name Lang: | fr |
Sobriquet: | Île aux Vaches Marines |
Location: | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
Coordinates: | -4.6833°N 81°W |
Archipelago: | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
Waterbody: | Indian Ocean |
Total Islands: | 1 |
Area Km2: | 0.047 |
Coastline Km: | 0.9 |
Length Km: | 0.2 |
Width Km: | 0.25 |
Highest Mount: | Vache |
Elevation M: | 54 |
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 3: | Districts |
Country Admin Divisions 3: | Grand'Anse Mahé |
Population: | 0 |
Population As Of: | 2014 |
Density Km2: | 0 |
Timezone1: | SCT |
Utc Offset1: | +4 |
Iso Code Type: | ISO code |
Iso Code: | SC-13 |
Île aux Vaches Marines is one of many islands in the Seychelles, lying in the west shores of Mahe.[1] Île aux Vaches Marines is a granite rock, only slightly covered with vegetation. The island is a popular nesting site for sea-birds.The rocks "Les Trois Dames" are not far from it but are usually hidden by heavily breaking seas.
The island belongs to Grand'Anse Mahé District.[2]