North Seymour Island

North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island is located in Galápagos Islands
North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island
Geography
LocationGalápagos Islands, Ecuador
Coordinates0°23′44″S 90°17′14″W / 0.395592°S 90.287327°W / -0.395592; -90.287327
ArchipelagoGalápagos Islands
Highest elevation28 m (92 ft)
Administration
North Seymour in the foreground with Baltra (formerly South Seymour) behind it

North Seymour Island (Spanish: Isla Seymour Norte) is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation and is now covered with low, bushy vegetation. It has an area of 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi) and a maximum elevation of 28 meters (92 ft). There is no permanent population but a visitor trail has been established approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) in length for guided tours crossing the interior of the island and exploring the rocky coast.