Isla San Francisco facts for kids
 Isla San Francisco
Location in Mexico
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| Location | Gulf of California |
| Coordinates | 24°49′50.90″N 110°34′29.25″W / 24.8308056°N 110.5747917°W |
| Area | 3.78 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 194 m (636 ft) |
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| State | Baja California Sur |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Isla San Francisco is a small, beautiful island in Mexico. It's located in the Gulf of California, which is a large body of water between the Baja California peninsula and the mainland of Mexico. This island is found off the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, a state in Mexico.
Imagine a quiet, untouched place – that's Isla San Francisco! No people live on this island. It's about 75 kilometers (47 miles) north of a town called La Paz. The island is part of the La Paz Municipality. A channel about 10 kilometers (6 miles) wide separates it from the main Baja California peninsula. The island is shaped almost like a square, being about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) long and 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) wide. Its total area is about 3.78 square kilometers (1.46 square miles).
Amazing Animals of Isla San Francisco
Even though no humans live on Isla San Francisco, it's home to some interesting creatures! The island has 10 different species of reptiles. These are cold-blooded animals like lizards and snakes.
The Isla San Francisco Whiptail
One special reptile found here is the Isla San Francisco whiptail lizard. Its scientific name is Aspidoscelis franciscensis. This lizard is very unique because it is endemic to the island. This means you won't find it anywhere else in the world! It's a special resident of Isla San Francisco.
See also
In Spanish: Isla San Francisco (Baja California Sur) para niños
- Geography of Mexico
- Geography of North America
