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Geography | |
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Location | Gulf of Tadjoura |
Coordinates | 11°43′N 43°11′E / 11.717°N 43.183°E |
Area | 3.994 km2 (1.542 sq mi) |
Length | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
Width | 2.41 km (1.498 mi) |
Highest elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Administration | |
Moucha Island is a small coral island off the coast of Djibouti. It is located at the center of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The island is part of the Djibouti Region; the island has a total population of about 20 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer.
The island was occupied by Great Britain from 1840 to 1887.