Margarita Island, River island in Magdalena River, Colombia
Margarita Island spans 2100 square kilometers within the Magdalena River, making it the fourth largest river island on Earth after three Brazilian islands.
The island developed into six municipalities with Santa Cruz de Mompox emerging as the central economic zone, occupying one-third of the total land area.
Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices in the Magdalena River waters, catching native species such as Prochilodus magdalenae and members of Gerreidae family.
The island elevation of 10 meters and rectangular shape measuring 40 kilometers wide by 90 kilometers long creates natural boundaries for agriculture and settlement.
Several small swamps, including Ciénaga Bochica, Ciénaga Pajaral, and Ciénaga Florida, form water networks across the island's surface, supporting mangrove vegetation.
Capital city: Santa Cruz de Mompox
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
GPS coordinates: 9.08389,-74.50000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:32
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