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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in Mauritius
- Also known as: “Île Chat”, “Île Pierrot”, and “Pierrot Islet”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hermitage Island.
Hermitage Island
Islet
Hermitage Island is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, Mauritius. It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists. Hermitage Island is situated 3 km north of Cat Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baie aux Huîtres.
Baie aux Huîtres
Village
Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal village located on the Mauritian 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. Baie aux Huîtres is situated 10 km north of Cat Island.
Cat Island
- Categories: island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-19.7752° or 19° 46′ 31″ southLongitude
63.43445° or 63° 26′ 4″ eastOpen location code
5JG56CFM+WQOpenStreetMap ID
way 27802968OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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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.
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Highlights include Flat Island and Gombrani Island.
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