Button Islands (Andaman Islands)
Group of islands in the Andaman Islands
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Button Islands are a group of islands of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[6]
Location within Ritchie's Archipelago | |
  Location of Button Islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 12.270°N 93.045°E |
| Archipelago | Andaman Islands |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 3 |
| Major islands | |
| Area | 0.517 km2 (0.200 sq mi)[1] |
| Highest elevation | 50 m (160 ft)[2] |
| Highest point | Middle Button hill |
| Administration | |
| District | South Andaman |
| Island group | Andaman Islands |
| Island sub-group | Ritchie’s Archipelago |
| Tehsil | Port Blair Tehsil |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2011) |
| Pop. density | 0.00/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Hindu, Andamanese |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 744202[3] |
| Telephone code | 031927 [4] |
| ISO code | IN-AN-00[5] |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | 1.2♂/♀ |
| Census Code | 35.639.0004 |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English |
History
Several lighthouses were established on the islands.
There is a lighthouse at the tallest hill 48 m (157 ft) on North button island, established 1983.
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There is a lighthouse at the tallest hill 50 m (164 ft) on Middle button island, established 1983.
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There is a lighthouse at the tallest hill 36 m (118 ft) on south button island, established 1983.
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Geography
The islands belong to the Ritchie’s Archipelago and are located north of Outram Island.
The main islands of the group are: North Button, Middle Button and South Button.
Besides a variety of submerged corals, Dolphin, Dugong and Blue whale are important marine animals for conservation. These islands also forms abode to many species of avifauna and fishes. Coral dominate the islands as submerged fringing types. [10]
Administration
Politically, Button Islands are part of Port Blair Taluk.[11] Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is located in the vicinity of the islands, which includes Middle Button Island National Park, South Button Island National Park, and North Button Island National Park.
