Salango Island
Ecuadorian island
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Salango Island is a South American island of approximately one square kilometer located in the Pacific Ocean one kilometer off the coast of the province Manabí in Ecuador near the town of Salango.
 Interactive map of Salango Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 1°36′S 80°52′W |
| Area | 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Length | 1,3 km (8.1 mi) |
| Width | 1,15 km (71.5 mi) |
| Highest point | 75 m |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manabí Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
The island is part of the Machalilla National Park and is home to species such as the blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), while in the waters of the island, it is occasionally possible to observe whales. In the surroundings of Salango Island it is possible to observe blue-footed booby, sea lions and large rocks that, due to their peculiar shapes, the work of nature,[1] receive the names of the King Kong monkey and the giant turtle[2][3]
Salango Island
Blue-footed booby around Salango Island
Sea lions in the surroundings of Salango Island
King Kong rock in the surroundings of Salango Island
Turtle rock in the surroundings of Salango Island
