Agaléga are two
Outer islands of
Mauritius located in the
Indian Ocean, about north of Mauritius island. The population of the islands as at July 2011 was estimated at 300. The islands have a total area of 2,600 hectares. The North island is 12.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, while the South island is 7 km long and 4.5 km wide. The North Island is home to the islands'
airstrip and the capital
Vingt Cinq. The islands are known for their
coconuts, the production of which is their main industry, and for the
Agalega Island Day Gecko.