Cominotto

This article is about the island in Malta. For the surname, see Cominotto (surname).

Cominotto

Native name: Kemmunett
Cominotto as seen from Comino
Map of Comino. Cominotto is the small island on the left.
Cominotto
Geography
Location	off Comino, between Gozo and Malta, south of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea
Coordinates	36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E
Archipelago	Maltese Islands
Total islands	7
Major islands	1
Area	0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi)
Length	396 m (1299 ft)
Width	31.89–475.3 m (104.6–1,559.4 ft)
Coastline	1.72 km (1.069 mi)
Highest elevation	44 ft (13.4 m)
Administration
Malta
Region	Gozo
Local council	Għajnsielem
Demographics
Population	0

Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of Gozo, Malta. It is located near the larger island of Comino, which serves as the namesake of the island, and is part of the Maltese archipelago. Measuring 0.25 square kilometres (0.10 sq mi) in area, it is the largest uninhabited island in Malta.

Geography

Cominotto covers an area of approximately 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres), and is characterized by its rugged coastline and rocky terrain. Despite its small size, Cominotto has a range of wildlife, including several species of seabirds and predatory rats. In between Cominotto and neighboring island Comino lies the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination for tourists in the Maltese archipelago. Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a Special Protection Area.

History

Cominotto was used by the Romans as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been uninhabited.

See also

• Comino
• Malta
• Maltese Islands