Isla San José (Baja California Sur) facts for kids
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Isla San José is a beautiful island located in the Gulf of California. It sits off the east coast of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. This island is sometimes called San José Island in English.
Isla San José is about 60 miles (97 km) north of the city of La Paz. It belongs to the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. The island is also part of the Municipality of La Paz. It covers an area of about 70.6 square miles (182.9 square kilometers). This makes it the sixth-largest island in all of Mexico!
About Isla San José
Isla San José has a semi-arid climate. This means it is quite dry and does not get a lot of rain. Despite this, the island is home to many interesting plants and animals.
Unique Animals of Isla San José
This island is very special for some animals. It is the original home, or type locality, for two unique creatures.
- The yellow-footed gull is a type of seagull found mainly in the Gulf of California. Isla San José is where scientists first officially described this bird.
- The San José brush rabbit is a small rabbit species. It is found only on Isla San José. This makes the island a very important place for its survival.
