Salango Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 1°36′S 80°52′W / 1.600°S 80.867°W |
| Area | 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Length | 1,3 km (8.1 mi) |
| Width | 1,15 km (71.5 mi) |
| Highest point | 75 m |
| Administration | |
| Province |  Manabí Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Salango Island is a South American island of approximately one square kilometer located in the Pacific Ocean one kilometer off the coast of the province Manabí in Ecuador near the town of Salango.
The island is part of the Machalilla National Park and is home to species such as the blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), while in the waters of the island, it is occasionally possible to observe whales. In the surroundings of Salango Island it is possible to observe blue-footed booby, sea lions and large rocks that, due to their peculiar shapes, the work of nature,[1] receive the names of the King Kong monkey and the giant turtle[2][3]
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Salango Island -
Blue-footed booby around Salango Island -
Sea lions in the surroundings of Salango Island -
King Kong rock in the surroundings of Salango Island -
Turtle rock in the surroundings of Salango Island
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Playa de Los Frailes, un paraíso en la Costa ecuatoriana". viveviajando. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Un viaje a la isla Salango, un paraíso en el corazón de Manabí". eltelegrafo. December 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Costas con detalles relevantes". viajalavida. April 6, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
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