Jaco Island

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Jaco Island is a small, uninhabited and environmentally protected island off the eastern tip of Timor-Leste, known for its pristine beaches, clear waters, and rich marine biodiversity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf island
country Timor-Leste
governedBy Government of Timor-Leste
hasAccessFrom Tutuala
hasActivity beach visits
birdwatching
boat excursions
hasBiodiversity marine invertebrates
sea turtles (in surrounding waters)
seabirds
tropical reef fish
hasClimate tropical climate
hasConservationStatus environmentally protected area
hasCulturalSignificanceFor local communities in Lautém
hasEcosystem coastal terrestrial ecosystem
tropical marine ecosystem
hasFeature clear waters
coral reefs
pristine beaches
rich marine biodiversity
hasRegulation no overnight stays allowed (commonly enforced)
hasShoreType white sand beaches
hasStatus uninhabited island of Timor-Leste
hasWaterQuality high water clarity
humanSettlement none
inhabited no
knownFor diving
snorkeling
unspoiled natural environment
locatedAtEasternTipOf Timor
surface form: Timor Island
locatedIn Asia
Lautém Municipality
Lesser Sunda Islands
Southeast Asia
locatedInBodyOfWater Timor Sea
partOf Nino Konis Santana National Park
protected areas of Timor-Leste
protectedUnder national conservation laws of Timor-Leste
reachableBy small boat
separatedBy Jaco Strait
separatedFrom Timor
surface form: Timor Island
surfaceType sandy beaches
tourismType eco-tourism
vegetationType coastal forest
scrub vegetation

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Timor-Leste includesIsland Jaco Island