About Kiltan Island The Kiltan Island lies 51 km north-east of Amini Island, between 11° 28' and 11° 30' N latitude and 72° 59' and 73° 01' E longitude, and has an area of 2.20 sq km. It has 3.4 km length and 0.6 km width at the broadest point. On the northern and southern ends of the island, there are high storm beaches. This island is 394 km (213 nautical miles) away from Kochi. Its lagoon area is 1.76 sq km.
Climate in Kiltan Island
The climate of Kiltan is similar to the climatic conditions of Kerala. The temperature ranges from 24°C to 34°C and humidity ranging from 70 -75 per cent for most of the year. The average rainfall received is 1600 mm a year. March to May is the hottest period of the year. Monsoon prevails here from 15th May to 15th September. The monsoon period raises temperature to the mercury level between 27- 30 degrees. During the monsoon time, boats are not allowed outside the lagoon because of the violent sea. The presence of the reef maintains calm at the lagoon.
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Location : Equirectangular projection. Stretched by 106.0%. Geographic limits of the map N: 37.5° N , S : 5.0° N , W: 67.0° E , E: 99.0° E.
Population : Above 4500.
Density (sq.km) : 2249.
Approach : Through Sea (ship) and Air from south west coast of India.
Distance to Mainland : 395 km.
Length & Width : 3.4 & 0.6 km.
Temperature : 24° C to 34° C.
Literacy Rate : 85.5
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