Moucha Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Tadjoura |
| Coordinates | 11°43′N 43°11′E / 11.717°N 43.183°E |
| Area | 3.994 km2 (1.542 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
| Width | 2.41 km (1.498 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Administration | |
Moucha Island is a small coral island off the coast of Djibouti. It is located at the center of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The island is part of the Djibouti Region; the island has a total population of about 20 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer.
The island was occupied by Great Britain from 1840 to 1887.