Musha (island)

Musha (Île Moucha)
Waters	Gulf of Tadjoura , Indian Ocean
Archipelago	Musha Islands
Geographical location	11 ° 43 '28 "  N , 43 ° 11' 30"  E Coordinates: 11 ° 43 '28 "  N , 43 ° 11' 30"  E
length	4.2 km
width	2.5 km
surface	3 km²
Highest elevation	13  m
main place	Lagon Bleu Village ( Resort )
Musha in the Gulf of Tadjoura (satellite image)

Musha ( Île Moucha ) is a small coral island of Djibouti in the Gulf of Tadjoura . The island is about fifteen kilometers north of the capital of Djibouti, Djibouti City , and belongs to the capital district, specifically to the Sixth Arrondissement (Arrondissement du Plateau), which coincides with the commune Ras-Dika. Together with nearby islands such as Maskal (one and a half kilometers west) and Île du Large (700 meters south), Musha forms the group of Musha Islands .

The island is best known for its mangrove areas , its diverse underwater world and diving areas. It is designated as a protected area.

Moucha Airport ( IATA : MHI, ICAO : HDMO) is located on the island . In the northeast there is a 17 meter high lighthouse made of metal half-timbered construction .

Musha ( Moucha on the map) administratively belongs to the area of ​​the capital Djibouti.

Web links

Commons : Moucha Island  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• Pictures and brief information about Musha (French)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ rice manner: Djibouti ( Memento of 30 July 2010 at the Internet Archive )
2. ↑ Parks, reserves and other protected areas in Djibouti