Description island Rathlin IslandThe inhabited small island of Rathlin Island is located in the country of Northern Ireland, Western Europe. The distance to the mainland is about 3.9 km. The surface-area of the island is 15.1 km2 and is therefore 0.04 x times greater than the island of Isle of Wight. The island lies in the Irish Sea and the total coastal length is about 25 km and the dimensions of the island are approximately 11 km by 2.1 km (maximum width). The island is West - South oriented. The highest point is 134 meter and is named Slieveard. The coordinates (latitude, longitude) of the island (center) for GPS are 55.29 (55°17'32.4492), -6.22 (-6°12'5.5818).The population is 75 and the population density is thus on 4.95 inhabitants per square kilometer (compared Isle of Wight 364 inhabitants / km²). The capital of the island is Church Bay (located in the Center of the island). The island is located in the Northeast of the country Northern Ireland. It is located in the administrative unit Province Northern Ireland (local administrative level-name Province), in the County Antrim (local administrative level-name County). Direct neighboring islands of Rathlin Island are (distance from central part island to central part of the neighboring islands): 1) Islay Located 29.9 km East of the island. 2) Gigha Located 46.1 km EastNorthEast of the island. 3) Jura Located 55.4 km EastNorthEast of the island. 4) Arran Located 56.3 km NorthNorthEast of the island. 5) Holy Island Located 72.9 km NorthNorthEast of the island. 6) Oronsay Located 76.8 km East of the island. 7) Colonsay Located 79.9 km East of the island. 8) Isle of Bute Located 84.5 km NorthEast of the island. 9) Great Cumbrae Island Located 91.5 km NorthEast of the island. 10) Scarba Located 99.3 km EastNorthEast of the island. 11) Luing Located 104.3 km EastNorthEast of the island. 12) Mull Located 106.2 km East of the island. 13) Iona Located 111.4 km East of the island. 14) Seil Located 112.7 km EastNorthEast of the island. 15) Tory Located 121.3 km South of the island. 16) Kerrera Located 125.1 km EastNorthEast of the island. 17) Ulva Located 127.8 km East of the island. 18) Tiree Located 132.6 km EastSouthEast of the island. 19) Lismore Located 133.9 km EastNorthEast of the island. 20) Coll Located 142.2 km EastSouthEast of the island. 21) Aran Located 144.7 km SouthSouthWest of the island. 22) Man Located 145.6 km NorthWest of the island. 23) Muck Located 168.4 km East of the island. 24) Eigg Located 173.9 km East of the island. 25) Rùm Located 180.9 km East of the island. For pedestrians, there is a ferry connection to the mainland also. Far as is known, there are good cycling opportunities on the island. The source material on the island consists of vulcanic. The land use on the island of Rathlin Island consists of nature 8.8 km2 (58%), wet nature 0.6 km2 (4%), and agriculture 3.2 km2 (21%), To return to the overview page of this island click on the following link: Overview island Rathlin Island |
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