Havannah Island facts for kids
Havannah Island is shown near the centre of the map
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 18°50′24″S 146°32′31″E / 18.840°S 146.542°E |
| Archipelago | Great Palm Island group |
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| Population | 0 |
Havannah Island is one of the many islands that make up the Palm Island group in Australia. It is the most southern island in this group. Havannah Island does not have any people living on it. It is also part of the local government area called the Aboriginal Shire of Palm Island, just like nine other islands in the group.
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About Havannah Island
Where is Havannah Island?
Havannah Island is located in the Palm Island group. The closest and largest island nearby is Great Palm Island. This is where the whole island group gets its name from. Havannah Island is the furthest south of all the islands in the group.
What is Havannah Island Like?
Havannah Island is a smaller island. It has only one main beach where boats can land. This beach is usually found on the northwest side of the island. It offers a safe place for boats to stop when the weather is calm. Unlike some other islands, Havannah Island does not have any natural fresh water. The same is true for nearby Fly and Brisk Islands.
History of Havannah Island
Why Was it a Reserve?
On September 20, 1941, Havannah Island was officially set aside as an Aboriginal reserve. This happened along with some other small islands nearby. The idea was to make the Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement larger. However, Havannah Island was never actually used for this purpose.
Important Services Nearby
If anyone needs medical help or other services near Havannah Island, they would go to Great Palm Island. This is where the closest medical facility is. You can also find police and fuel services there.
