| Nanpeng Islands | |
| Local Name: | 南澎列岛 |
| Location: | South China Sea |
| Coordinates: | 23.2067°N 117.2483°W |
| Total Islands: | 6 |
| Major Islands: | Nanpeng Island Zhongpeng Island |
| Area Km2: | 0.907 |
| Elevation M: | 68.8 |
| Country Admin Divisions Title: | Province |
| Country Admin Divisions: | Guangdong |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | City |
| Country Admin Divisions 1: | Shantou |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | County |
| Country Admin Divisions 2: | Nan'ao |
| Population: | None permanent |
Nanpeng Islands are a chain of islands located in the north of South China Sea, administered by Nan'ao County, Shantou, Guangdong, the People's Republic of China. They were formerly known to foreigners as the Lamock Islands.[1] Nanpeng Islands consist of six islands: Nanpeng Island, Zhongpeng Island, Dingpeng Island (also known as Dongpeng Island or Yazaiyu Island), Qinpeng Island, Chizaiyu Island and Qiweiyu Island.[2] Nanpeng Islands have two baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea.[3]
No resident lives in the Nanpeng Islands except a garrison of the People's Liberation Army. It became a National Marine Ecological Nature Reserve in 2012,[4] as well as a Ramsar site in 2015.
| Name | Area [km<sup>2</sup>] | highest point [m] | Coordinates | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpeng Island (Chinese: 南澎岛) | 0.362 | 68.8 | ||
| Zhongpeng Island (Chinese: 中澎岛) | 0.4 | 50.5 | ||
| Dingpeng Island (Chinese: 顶澎岛) | 0.1 | 34.5 | ||
| Qinpeng Island (Chinese: 芹澎岛) | 0.012 | 9.2 | ||
| Chizaiyu Island (Chinese: 赤仔屿) | 0.019 | 20 | ||
| Qiweiyu Island (Chinese: 旗尾屿) | 0.008 | 2.4 | ||