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Cinnamon Island (Antigua and Barbuda) Cinnamon Island is a small offshore islet located off the north-central coast of Antigua, the main island of the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Situated in the North Sound region near Saint George Parish, the island is part of the extensive archipelagic chain of cays, rocks, and barrier islets surrounding Antigua.
Geography and Location Cinnamon Island is situated at approximately 17 ∘
07
′
N latitude and 61
∘
47
′
W longitude. It sits in shallow coastal waters near the settlements of Blackmans Point (0.6 km away), Fitches Creek (0.9 km away), and Osbourn (1.5 km away).
Parish: Saint George
Region: North Sound, Antigua
Terrain: Low-lying limestone and coastal sediment
The island forms part of the sheltered bay ecosystem on the eastern side of the island's northern peninsula, which protects inner waters from open Atlantic ocean swells.
Ecology and Environment Like many of the minor islets within Antigua's North Sound, Cinnamon Island features a tropical coastal microclimate with surrounding mangrove patches, seagrass beds, and coral reef ecosystems. The marine waters surrounding the islet serve as feeding grounds and nurseries for various Caribbean reef fish, crustaceans, and marine invertebrates.
Climate The island experiences a tropical savanna climate typical of the Leeward Islands, with warm temperatures year-round, steady trade winds, and a wet season running generally from August through November.
Distinctions and Common Disambiguation Because of similar geographic names in the Caribbean and West Indies region, Cinnamon Island, Antigua and Barbuda is frequently confused with other geographical locations:
Cinnamon Cay & Cinnamon Bay: Located within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cinnamon Island (Sri Lanka): A well-known spice-cultivation island situated in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
Mount Cinnamon: A luxury eco-resort located on Grand Anse Beach in Grenada.
Administration The islet is uninhabited and falls under the administrative sovereignty of Antigua and Barbuda within the parish system of Antigua.
See Also List of islands of Antigua and Barbuda
Geography of Antigua and Barbuda
Saint George Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

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