Geography & environment — Cayman Islands
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources.
Profile updated 2026-06-02
⚡ Geography & environment at a glance
Location, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resources. Key figure for Cayman Islands: The Caribbean
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Location & size
- Geographic Location
The Caribbean
- Geographic Coordinates
19 30 N, 80 30 W
- Total Area
102 Square Miles 264 Square Kilometers
- Land Area
102 Square Miles 264 Square Kilometers
- Coastline
99 Miles 160 Kilometers
Physical geography
- Terrain
Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
- Highest Point
43 Meters
- Highest Point Location
The Bluff 43 m
- Lowest Point Location
Caribbean Sea 0 m
- Natural Resources
Fish, climate, and beaches that foster tourism
Climate & time
- Time Zone
UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Climate
- Climate
Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
- Terrain
Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs
- Location
The Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in the Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica
- Total Area
102 Square Miles 264 Square Kilometers
Environment
- Environment - Current Issues
No natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies must be met by rainwater catchments