South Sitra Island

Coordinates: 26°06′36″N 50°38′06″E / 26.11°N 50.635°E / 26.11; 50.635
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South Sitra
UTC+3)
ISO codeBH-14
Official websitewww.bahrain.com

South Sitra (

Arabic: سترة or سِتْرَة) is an island
in Bahrain. It lies 12.5 km (7.8 mi) south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

History

It is the location of Sitra Palace.

Geography

The Island is located just south of Sitra in the Persian Gulf. The island's western coast forms the boundary of Tubli Bay. to the South of it is the new reclamation project of Sitra Technology Park Islands.

Transportation

The South Sitra Causeway connects it to Sitra Island.

Administration

The island belongs to Southern Governorate.

Image gallery

  • Map 1
    Map 1
  • District Map
    District Map

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