
Barren Island
India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Barren Island
LocationIndia, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
RegionAndaman and Nicobar Islands
TypeWildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates12.2800°, 93.8600°
Established1977
Area8.1
Nearest CityPort Blair (135 km)
Major CityPort Blair (135 km)
About Barren Island
Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary protects the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, a remote island in the Andaman Sea with specialized flora, fauna, and surrounding coral reefs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barren Island is located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India at coordinates 12.28, 93.86.
To get to Barren Island, the nearest major city is Port Blair (135 km).
Barren Island covers approximately 8.1 square kilometers (3 square miles).
Barren Island was established in 1977.











