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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.
Native name:
Kemmunett | |
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Cominotto as seen from Comino
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Map of Comino. Cominotto is the small island on the left.
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  Cominotto
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| Geography | |
| Location | off Comino, between Gozo and Malta, south of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E / 36.01361°N 14.319972°E / 36.01361; 14.319972 |
| 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 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.[1] In between Cominotto and neighboring island Comino lies the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination for tourists in the Maltese archipelago.[2] Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a Special Protection Area.[3]
Cominotto was used by the Romans as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been uninhabited.[citation needed]
