Moucha Island

Moucha Island
Moucha Island is located in Djibouti
Moucha Island
Moucha Island
Geography
LocationGulf of Tadjoura
Coordinates11°43′N 43°11′E / 11.717°N 43.183°E / 11.717; 43.183
Area3.994 km2 (1.542 sq mi)
Length1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Width2.41 km (1.498 mi)
Highest elevation13 m (43 ft)
Administration

Moucha Island is a small coral island off the coast of Djibouti. It is located at the center of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The island is part of the Djibouti Region; the island has a total population of about 20 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer.

The island was occupied by Great Britain from 1840 to 1887.