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Park geography
Mapped boundary analysis and detailed physical landscape characterization
Comprehensive Geographic and Terrain Profile of Galápagos National Park in Ecuador
Galápagos National Park covers a recorded area of 7995.4 square kilometers across an island-based regional geography. This profile details the structural topography, including major volcanic peaks, coastal bays, and diverse forest habitats, providing a clear reference for the park boundary and its internal landscape features.
A living laboratory of evolution protecting volcanic island ecosystems and extraordinary endemic wildlife
Galápagos National Park
Galápagos National Park is Ecuador's first national park, established in 1959 and encompassing approximately 97% of the land area of the Galápagos Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The park protects a remote volcanic island chain located about 1,000 kilometers off Ecuador's coast, recognized globally as one of the most important natural laboratories for studying evolution and ecological processes. The archipelago's isolation allowed unique species to develop in relative freedom from external influences, resulting in extraordinary levels of endemism across flora and fauna. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and later included in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve program, reflecting its irreplaceable scientific and conservation value.
- Location
- Ecuador
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1959
- Area
- 7,995.4 km²
Location overview
Coastal and island park status within Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
Geographic Location and Regional Setting of Galápagos National Park
Galápagos National Park is located in Ecuador within the protected region of the Galápagos Islands. Official records classify the territory as an island park with coastal park status.
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Regions
- Galápagos Islands
- Primary location
- Galápagos Islands
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island
Boundary and coordinates
Exploring the spatial limits, coordinates, and scale of the protected zone
Geographic Boundary Mapping for Galápagos National Park
Interactive boundary outlines offer a clear look at the spatial context of Galápagos National Park. Accompanying records detail the total area of 7,995.4 square kilometers alongside key coordinate limits, spans, and center points.
- Boundary area
- 7,982.2 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 1,727.1 km
- Northernmost point
- 1.6814° N
- Southernmost point
- 1.4116° S
- Easternmost point
- 89.2409° W
- Westernmost point
- 92.0092° W
- Geographic centre
- 0.5493° S, 90.8992° W
- North–south span
- 342 km
- East–west span
- 308.2 km
Terrain and natural features
Explore mixed relief classifications and stored natural feature cards
Galápagos National Park Terrain and Recorded Natural Features
Galápagos National Park encompasses mixed relief classifications alongside multiple recorded beaches, viewpoints, and caves located within the boundaries. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for each mapped natural formation.
Selected named natural features
Beaches
Gardner Bay
Viewpoints
Malecon Cuna Del Sol
Beaches
Playa Las Bachas
Beaches
Playa Espumilla
Peaks
Cerro San Joaquín
Environmental setting
Subtropical climate zones, mixed relief, and major forest cover across island ecosystems.
Galápagos National Park Environmental Setting and Physical Classifications
Recorded habitat types and landscape features provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Galápagos National Park. Stored classifications connect recorded environmental categories to relevant atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Islands · Volcano · Coast · Beach · Forest
Habitat types
Tropical forest · Montane forest · Wetland · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Dune habitat
Park atlas
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- Area
- 23.52 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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- Area
- 750.59 km²
- Established
- 1979
- IUCN
- II
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- Area
- 524.34 km²
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Arid
- Access
- Easy access
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- Established
- 2008
- IUCN
- V
- Visitors
- 3.2K annual
- Relief
- Mixed relief
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Oceanic convergence zone within the Santa Elena province
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- Area
- 131.55 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Lowland
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- Area
- 650 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
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Explore mapped boundaries and diverse terrain of this unique landscape.
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- Area
- 1,515.61 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
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Refugio de Vida Silvestre Manglares Estuario Río Muisne Coastal Wildlife Reserve
Esmeraldas, Ecuador protected estuarine landscape
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- Area
- 922.46 km²
- Established
- 2003
- Relief
- Lowland
- Access
- Access unknown
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