Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is an island and county five miles off the of . The island has long been an excellent place for an upmarket but traditional seaside holiday, with beaches and towns that were very popular in Victorian times.
  • …has 142,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 371 feet (113 metres)
  • …is abbreviated as “IOW”
  • Also known as
    “County of Isle of Wight”
    “Wight”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Carisbrooke Castle and Sheat Manor.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Carisbrooke.
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Isle of Wight

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Latitude
50.6667° or 50° 40′ north
Longitude
-1.3333° or 1° 20′ west
Open location code
9C2WMM88+MM
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Chillerton Down transmitting station and Rowridge transmitting station.

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