Diu Island

Diu Island
Diu Island
Geography
Area 38.8 km2 (14.98 sq mi)
Country
India
UT Diu and Daman
District Diu
Demographics
Population 44000+

Diu Island is lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census).

It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.

The town of Diu and Diu Fort are located on the island. There is also an airport, Diu Airport.


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