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Cayman Islands Geography
Cayman Islands Geography: A summary of information about Cayman Islands Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Cayman Islands: Geography
Location
Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras
Geographic coordinates
19 30 N, 80 30 W
Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Area
total: 259 sq km land: 259 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
160 km
Maritime claims
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate
tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
Terrain
low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: The Bluff 43 m
Natural resources
fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism
Land use
arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 8% forests and woodland: 23% other: 69% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land
NA sq km
Natural hazards
hurricanes (July to November)
Environment - current issues
no natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchment
Geography - note
important location between Cuba and Central America
