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South Sitra
Native name: سترة
South Sitra is located in BahrainSouth SitraSouth SitraLocation of South Sitra Island in Bahrain
Geography
LocationPersian Gulf
Coordinates26°06′36″N 50°38′06″E / 26.11°N 50.635°E / 26.11; 50.635
ArchipelagoBahrain
Adjacent toPersian Gulf
Total islands1
Major islands
  • South Sitra
Area0.1 km (0.039 sq mi)
Length0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Width0.35 km (0.217 mi)
Coastline1.2 km (0.75 mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
Bahrain
GovernorateSouthern Governorate
Largest settlementSouth Sitra Palace (pop. 0)
Demographics
DemonymBahraini
Population0 (2016)
Pop. density0/km (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsBahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeBH-14
Official websitewww.bahrain.com

South Sitra (Arabic: سترة or سِتْرَة) is an island in Bahrain. It lies 12.5 km (7.8 mi) south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

History

It is the location of Sitra Palace.

Geography

The Island is located just south of Sitra in the Persian Gulf. The island's western coast forms the boundary of Tubli Bay. to the South of it is the new reclamation project of Sitra Technology Park Islands.

Transportation

The South Sitra Causeway connects it to Sitra Island.

Administration

The island belongs to Southern Governorate.

Image gallery

  • Map 1 Map 1
  • District Map District Map

See also

References

External links

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Islands of Bahrain
Natural
Artificial
Settlements in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain
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