| Pitcairn Island | |
| Pushpin Map: | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates: | -25.0667°N -130.1067°W |
| Archipelago: | Pitcairn Islands |
| Area Km2: | 4.5 |
| Length Km: | 3.5 |
| Width Km: | 1.8 |
| Highest Mount: | Pawala Valley Ridge |
| Elevation M: | 346 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Population: | 40 |
| Population As Of: | 2024 |
| Density Km2: | 10 |
Pitcairn Island is the only inhabited island of the Pitcairn Islands, in the southern Pacific Ocean, of which many inhabitants are descendants of mutineers of HMS Bounty.[1]
The island is of volcanic origin, with a rugged cliff coastline. Unlike many other South Pacific islands, it is not surrounded by coral reefs that protect the coast. The only access to the island is via a small pier on Bounty Bay. Adamstown is the sole settlement.
Pawala Valley Ridge is the island's highest point at 346 m above sea level.
The volcanic soil and tropical climate with abundant rainfall make the soil productive.
The average temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C. The annual rainfall is 1,800 mm.
Indigenous fauna consists of insects and lizards. Since their introduction, rats have become an invasive species.
A large number of seabirds nest along the steep shorelines.[2]
As coral reefs are absent, fishing is offshore. Sharks, sea bream, barracudas and tuna are all abundant. Whale migrations are seen yearly.
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