Kallaxon

Kallaxon
3.823 km²
Coastline: 12.520 km
Landform: Plains
27 / km²
UTC+01:00
Tree Cover: 87%
Open Woodland

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

Geography and size of Kallaxon

Size: 3.823 km²
Coastline: 12.5 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Gulf of Bothnia
Continent: Europe

Kallaxon is a Small Island spanning 3.8 km² with a coastline of 12.5 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 65.50461371 / Longitude: 22.09662434

Climate and weather of Kallaxon

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

Topography and nature of Kallaxon

Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 40 m
Mean Elevation: 29 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 87%

The mean elevation is 29 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 40 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: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Kallaxon has a tree cover of 87 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Kallaxon

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Kallaxon. The nearest airport is Luleå Airport, located 4 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Kallaxon. The closest major port is LULEA, approximately 10 km away.

The mean population of Kallaxon is 28 per km². Kallaxon is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Sweden.

Continuing your journey, Germandon is the next notable island, situated merely km away.


Sweden is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Kallaxon

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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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