Cat Island

Cat Island is a small island lying south of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by a coral reef and is known for diving and snorkelling sites.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Mauritius
  • Also known as: “Île Chat”, “Île Pierrot”, and “Pierrot Islet”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hermitage Island.

Islet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, . It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists. is situated 3 km north of Cat Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baie aux Huîtres.

Village
is a coastal village located on the island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It has approximately 2,500 inhabitants, living in various neighborhoods such as Acacias, Pointe la Gueule, Allée Tamarin, La Bonté, Terre Madoff, and Grand Bois Noir. is situated 10 km north of Cat Island.

Cat Island

Latitude
-19.7752° or 19° 46′ 31″ south
Longitude
63.43445° or 63° 26′ 4″ east
Open location code
5JG56CFM+WQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 27802968
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
1545755
Wiki­data ID
Q178109
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Satellite Map

Discover Cat Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Cat Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Pierrot Island”
  • Dutch: “Cat Island”
  • French: “Ile aux chats”
  • French: “île chat”
  • German: “Cat Island”
  • Swedish: “Pierrot Island”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Songes and Port Sud-Est.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Flat Island and Gombrani Island.

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