Arnala Island

Arnala
Geography
LocationArabian Sea
Coordinates19°27′48″N 72°43′53″E / 19.46333°N 72.73139°E / 19.46333; 72.73139

Arnala Island is a small island located in the Arabian Sea off the port town of Arnala in Palghar district, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It covers an area of c. 0.508 km2 (0.196 sq mi) and has a coastline of c. 3.3 km (2.1 mi).[1][2] Arnala Fort was constructed on the island in the 18th century; it is now a ruin.[3]

References

  1. ^ "DWIEP". dwiep.ncscm.res.in. Archived from the original on 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  2. ^ "Arnāla Island". World Islands. 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  3. ^ Naravane, A.V.H. (1998). The Maritime and Coastal Forts of India. APH Publishing. pp. 43–44. ISBN 81-7024-910-4. Retrieved 2025-05-14.


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