Cominotto
Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of Malta. It is situated near the larger island of Comino and is part of the Maltese archipelago. Measuring only 0.25 square kilometres (0.10 sq mi) in area, it is the largest uninhabited island of Malta. Cominotto lies 100 metres (328 feet) to the north-west of Comino.
Native name: Kemmunett | |
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Cominotto as seen from Comino | |
Map of Comino. Cominotto is the small island on the left. | |
Cominotto | |
| Geography | |
| Location | off Comino, between Gozo and Malta, south of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E |
| Archipelago | Maltese Islands |
| Total islands | 7 |
| Major islands | 1 |
| Area | 0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi) |
| Length | 396 m (1299 ft) |
| Width | 31.89–475.3 m (104.6–1,559.4 ft) |
| Coastline | 1.72 km (1.069 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 44 ft (13.4 m) |
| Administration | |
Malta | |
| Region | Gozo |
| Local council | Għajnsielem |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Cominotto is known for its picturesque coastline, clear waters, and rich marine life.
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