Ruatan Island

Roatán is the largest of the of , in the Caribbean Sea. The island rests on an exposed ancient coral reef, rising to about 270 metres above sea level.
  • Island
  • …lies at an elevation of 44 metres (144 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Isla Roatan”
    “Roatan Island”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include José Santos Guardiola.
is a municipality in the of . is situated 8 km east of Ruatan Island.

Ruatan Island

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Latitude
16.37219° or 16° 22′ 20″ north
Longitude
-86.42807° or 86° 25′ 41″ west
Open location code
768M9HCC+VQ
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Ruatan Island” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Roatan”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as First Bight and Second Bight.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bahía French Harbor and Punta Caribe.

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