Umm an Nasan
| Native name: جزيرة ام النعسان (Arabic) | |
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 Umm an Nasan
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| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26°08′42″N 50°24′00″E / 26.145°N 50.40°ECoordinates: 26°08′42″N 50°24′00″E / 26.145°N 50.40°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Gulf of Bahrain |
| Total islands | 1 |
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| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Coastline | 19 km (11.8 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Northern Governorate |
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Largest settlement
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Umm an Nasan
(population 10) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | |
| Population | 10 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 0.5 /km2 (1.3 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| Official website | www |
| ISO Code = BH-14 | |
Umm an Nasan island (Arabic: ام النعسان) is the fifth largest island in Bahrain. It is 17.5 km (10.9 mi) west of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Umm an Nasan is privately owned by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and is off limits to ordinary citizens. There is little development on the island other than three palaces for the King and some gardens. There is also a small population of black buck introduced to the island. The small Umm an Nasan village is located on the west coast, and has some nomadic families which care for the deer and gazelles of the island.
Umm an Nasan lies in the Gulf of Bahrain in Persian Gulf to the west of Bahrain Island, and to the east of the Saudi coastal city of Khobar.
The island belongs to Northern Governorate.
Umm an Nasan is connected to Bahrain Island through the King Fahd Causeway. Umm an Nasan is connected to Jidda Island through the Jidda Causeway.
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