Ruatan Island
Roatán is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, in the Caribbean Sea. The island rests on an exposed ancient coral reef, rising to about 270 metres above sea level.Places in the Area
Nearby places include José Santos Guardiola.
José Santos Guardiola
Town
José Santos Guardiola is a municipality in the Bay Islands Department of Honduras. It is located on the island of Roatán. The name of the municipality is in honor of Brigadier General José Santos Guardiola Bustillo, President of Honduras between 1856 and 1862. José Santos Guardiola is situated 8 km east of Ruatan Island.
Ruatan Island
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Isla Roatan” and “Roatan Island”
- Category: landform
- Location: Bay Islands, Caribbean Honduras, Honduras, Central America, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
16.37219° or 16° 22′ 20″ northLongitude
-86.42807° or 86° 25′ 41″ westElevation
44 metres (144 feet)Open location code
768M9HCC+VQGeoNames ID
3602735
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Ruatan Island” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Roatan”
Localities in the Area
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