Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Total islands | 4 |
Area | 157.81 km2 (60.93 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
Highest point | Cerro Evermann |
Administration | |
State | Colima |
Municipality | Manzanillo |
Demographics | |
Population | 45 |
Additional information | |
Time zone |
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Official name | Archipiélago de Revillagigedo |
Type | Natural |
Criteria | vii, ix, x |
Designated | 2016 (40th session) |
Reference no. | 1510 |
Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
The Revillagigedo Islands (Spanish: Islas Revillagigedo, IPA: [reˈβiʝa xiˈxeðo]) or Revillagigedo Archipelago are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. They lie approximately 390 kilometres (240 mi) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, and 720 to 970 kilometres (450 to 600 mi) west of Manzanillo. They are located around 18°49′N 112°46′W / 18.817°N 112.767°WCoordinates: 18°49′N 112°46′W / 18.817°N 112.767°W. The islands have been part of Manzanillo municipality of the Mexican state of Colima since 1861, but are nevertheless under Mexican federal jurisdiction.