South West Plains
South West Plains is an area in Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. South West Plains is situated nearby to the area Wideawake Fair, as well as near the locality Cat Hill US Military Base.Places of Interest
Highlights include RAF Ascension Island and RAF Travellers Hill.
RAF Ascension Island
Aerodrome
Photo: Pauline and John Grimshaw, CC BY 2.0.
RAF Ascension Island, also known as Wideawake Airfield or Ascension Island Auxiliary Field, is a military airfield and facility located on Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean.
RAF Travellers Hill
Military installation
RAF Travellers Hill, originally known as Travellers Hill Camp, is a small military village of the British Armed Forces, located near Two Boats on Ascension Island, a British Overseas Territory. RAF Travellers Hill is situated 2 miles northeast of South West Plains.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Two Boats and Georgetown.
Two Boats
Village
Photo: Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0.
Two Boats, also known as Two Boats Village, is a village at the foot of Green Mountain on Ascension Island. Founded in the early 19th century, it was a originally a resting point for sailors who sought to ascend the mountain. Two Boats is situated 3 miles northeast of South West Plains.
Georgetown
Town
Photo: LordHarris, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Georgetown is the capital and chief settlement of Ascension Island, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated on the west coast of the island. Georgetown is situated 3 miles northwest of South West Plains.
South West Plains
- Type: Area
- Location: Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Africa
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Latitude
-7.96461° or 7° 57′ 53″ southLongitude
-14.3927° or 14° 23′ 34″ westElevation
328 feet (100 metres)Open location code
6C472JP4+5WGeoNames ID
2411336
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Wideawake Fair and Cat Hill US Military Base.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Saddle Crater and Round Hill.
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