Cochon Island

Cochon Island is an islet in . Cochon Island is situated nearby to the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kidney Island and Mount Low.

Islet
so called due to its shape, is a small island with a land area of 33 hectares, to the east of , not far from . It lies is at the east end of near Kidney Cove, and is separated from by Menguera Point. is situated 2 miles southeast of Cochon Island.

Peak
is a mountain on , . It has an elevation of 253 meters. It is due north of on the north shore of . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Cochon Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cape Pembroke.

Locality
Photo: DagosNavy, CC BY 2.0.
is the easternmost point of the , and is on . There is an automated lighthouse here. is situated 6 miles southeast of Cochon Island.

Cochon Island

Latitude
-51.60533° or 51° 36′ 19″ south
Longitude
-57.78901° or 57° 47′ 20″ west
Elevation
36 feet (11 metres)
Open location code
38W496V6+V9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 8012137
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­grass
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
3427100
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Satellite Map

Discover Cochon Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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