Île de la Fausse Passe

0.579 km²
Coastline: 3.465 km
Landform: Plains
0 / km²
UTC-05:00
Tree Cover: 93%
Mixed Forest

Welcome to Île de la Fausse Passe, a Continental island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Île de la Fausse Passe unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Île de la Fausse Passe

Size: 0.579 km²
Coastline: 3.5 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Gulf of St. Lawrence
Continent: North America

Île de la Fausse Passe is a Tiny Island spanning 0.579 km² with a coastline of 3.5 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 50.20638939 / Longitude: -63.38344888

Climate and weather of Île de la Fausse Passe

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of Île de la Fausse Passe

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 2 m
Mean Elevation: 1 m
Vegetation: Mixed Forest
Tree Coverage: 93%

The mean elevation is 1 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 2 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Mixed Forest
A combination of both deciduous and evergreen trees, often found in transitional zones between forest types. These forests offer a diverse habitat for various wildlife species. Île de la Fausse Passe has a tree cover of 93 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Île de la Fausse Passe

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Île de la Fausse Passe. The nearest airport is Natashquan Airport, located 177 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Île de la Fausse Passe. The closest major port is HAVRE ST PIERRE, approximately 24 km away.

The mean population of Île de la Fausse Passe is 0 per km². Île de la Fausse Passe is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Canada.

Continuing your journey, Île à la Chasse is the next notable island, situated merely km away.


Canada is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Île de la Fausse Passe

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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

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