Isle of Man is located in the Northern Europe region at latitude 54.2361 and longitude -4.5481 and is part of the European continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 54ยฐ 14' 10'' N
- 4ยฐ 32' 53'' W
You can see the location of Isle of Man on the world map below:
Maritime Borders
The Isle of Man has no land borders; it sits in the middle of the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland.
Isle of Man Key Facts
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 54.2361 Longitude: -4.5481 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: IM Alpha 3: IMN |
| Country Flag Emoji | ๐ฎ๐ฒ |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +44 (1624) |
| Capital city | Douglas |
| Continent Subcontinent | Europe Northern Europe |
| Country Area | 572 sq km |
| Population 2023 | 84,160 World Rank: 196 |
| Median Age | 44 |
| Life expectancy | 81.1 |
| Major languages | English, Manx Gaelic |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
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| Internet TLD | .im |
| Biggest Airport | Isle of Man Airport (IOM) |
| Average temperature | 10 ยฐC 50 ยฐF |
| Administrative Divisions | Sheadings and local authorities |
| Political system | British Crown Dependency |
Isle of Man Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Manx pound (Pound sterling) (IMP/GBP) |
| GDP in 2023 | $7.43 (billions of USD) World Rank: 163 |
| GDP per capita in 2023 | $88,329 World Rank: 9 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Financial services, insurance, e-gaming, manufacturing, tourism |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, China, United States |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Kingdom, Ireland, European Union |
Biggest Cities in Isle of Man
Here are the largest cities in Isle of Man based on data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Douglas | 26,997 | Onchan | 9,000 | Ramsey | 8,000 | Peel | 5,000 |
Map of Isle of Man with the Largest Cities
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Geography
The Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea, almost exactly halfway between Great Britain and Ireland. It covers about 572 square kilometres and is dominated by a central upland ridge rising to Snaefell, its only mountain.
Self-governing and fiercely independent in character, the island has its own parliament โ Tynwald โ which claims to be the oldest continuously sitting legislature in the world.
Is Isle of Man a country?
The Isle of Man is a British Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom and never part of the European Union. It is a self-governing possession of the Crown; the UK government is responsible for its defence and external relations.
| Status | British Crown Dependency |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Capital | Douglas |
| Population | 84,160 |
| Area | 572 kmยฒ |
| Currency | Manx pound (Pound sterling) (IMP/GBP) |
| Official language(s) | English, Manx Gaelic |
| ISO 3166 code | IM / IMN |
| Calling code | +44 (1624) |
| Internet TLD | .im |
Isle of Man in its region
The island sits in the middle of the Irish Sea, with England and Scotland to the east and Ireland to the west, all within sight on a clear day.
Climate
The Isle of Man has a cool, temperate maritime climate, averaging about 10ยฐC (50ยฐF). The surrounding sea keeps temperatures mild but the weather is changeable, often cloudy and windy, with no extremes.
Economy
The Isle of Man has a diversified high-income economy built on financial services, insurance, e-gaming and high-tech manufacturing, helped by its low-tax regime and self-governing status. GDP per capita is among the highest in Europe.
Administrative divisions
The Isle of Man is traditionally divided into six sheadings, with day-to-day administration handled by a network of local authorities centred on the capital, Douglas.
