Loaita Cay

Loaita Cay, also known as Melchora Aquino Island, is an island in the . It has an area of 0.53 hectares and it's located about 5 nautical miles northwest of Philippine-occupied , just west of the north of Dangerous Ground.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in the South China Sea
  • Also known as: “Melchora Aquino Island” and “Panata Island”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Loaita Nan.

Islet
is a shoal in the Loaita Bank of the . Located at the southwest end of Daoming Reefs, it is composed of coral reefs. It is claimed by the government of , and the Philippines. Loaita Cay is northeast of . is situated 3 km southwest of Loaita Cay.

Loaita Cay

Latitude
10.72843° or 10° 43′ 42″ north
Longitude
114.35287° or 114° 21′ 10″ east
Open location code
7P2PP9H3+94
Open­Street­Map ID
way 996070959
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Wiki­data ID
Q10787165
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Satellite Map

Discover Loaita Cay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Loaita Cay” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “南钥沙洲”
  • Chinese: “南鑰沙洲”
  • French: “Caye Loaita”
  • Vietnamese: “Đảo Loại Ta Tây”
  • Vietnamese: “Loại Ta Tây”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Panata Lighthouse and Loaita Island.

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