Chàm Islands
Native name: cù lao Chàm | |
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A panoramic view of the Chàm Islands | |
Cham Islands Location in Vietnam | |
| Geography | |
| Location | South China Sea |
| Coordinates | 15°57′14.8″N 108°31′20.6″E / 15.954111°N 108.522389°E |
| Area | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 517 m (1696 ft) |
| Administration | |
Vietnam | |
| Municipality | Danang |
| Commune | Tân Hiệp |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3,000 |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| • Summer (DST) |
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The Chàm Islands (Vietnamese: cù lao Chàm) constitute a group of 8 small islands of the municipality of Da Nang, which form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a world Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO, in the South China Sea in Vietnam. The islands can be reached from Cửa Đại beach. The islands are also recognized as a national scenic site of Vietnam.
The islands in the group are: Hòn Lao (Pearl Island), Hòn Dài (Long Island), Hòn Mồ (Tomb Island), Hòn Khô mẹ (Mother Dry Island), Hòn Khô con (Child Dry Island), Hòn Lá (Leaf Island), Hòn Tai (Ear Island) and Hòn Ông (East Wind Island). The Chàm Islands are under the administration of Tân Hiệp commune of the municipality of Da Nang.
The occupation of the people of the islands is mainly fishing.
The ancient landscape of the Chàm Islands offers many sandy beaches, forested hills and sea. Facilities for camping, swimming and scuba diving are available. The corals and other marine life are an attraction in the waters of these island.