It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

[7] The island lies 41 km (25 mi) south from Port Blair.

Politically, South Cinque Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.

[8] A new species of blenny, Alloblennius frondiculus was found in the surrounding waters.

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