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  Alborán Location of Alborán Island in Spain  Alborán Location of Alborán Island in Andalusia | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alboran Sea |
| Coordinates | 35°56′22″N 03°02′07″W / 35.93944°N 3.03528°W |
| Area | 0.07 km2 (0.027 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Almería |
| Municipality | Almería |
| Demographics | |
| Population | military staff only |
Alboran Island (Spanish: Isla de Alborán) is a small islet of Spain (province of Almería) in the Alboran Sea, part of the western Mediterranean Sea, about 56 kilometres (35 mi; 30 nmi) north of the Moroccan coast and 85 kilometres (53 mi; 46 nmi) from the Spanish mainland. The main buildings are an automated lighthouse built in the 19th century, a small cemetery, and a harbour.