Howick Island
The Howick Island is the southernmost and a now uninhabited island in the Howick group that is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Howick | |
| Etymology | Sir Charles Grey, Viscount Howick |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Coral Sea |
| Coordinates | 14°30′11″S 144°58′26″E |
| Total islands | 19 |
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| Area | 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
It fell within the territory of the Ithu people in pre-colonial times.
The island is located in the Coral Sea and is situated about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south-east of Cape Melville. The area of the island is approximately 480 hectares (1,200 acres).
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