Geography of Mayotte
| Location: | Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique |
| Geographic coordinates: | 12 50 S, 45 10 E |
| Map references: | Africa |
| Area: | total: 374 sq km land: 374 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Area - comparative: | slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC |
| Land boundaries: | 0 km |
| Coastline: | 185.2 km |
| Maritime claims: | territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm |
| Climate: | tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) |
| Terrain: | generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks |
| Elevation extremes: | lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Benara 660 m |
| Natural resources: | NEGL |
| Land use: | arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% other: NA% |
| Irrigated land: | NA |
| Natural hazards: | cyclones during rainy season |
| Environment - current issues: | NA |
| Geography - note: | part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands |