Atlantic Ocean Continental North America North Atlantic Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Killey Island

Atlantic Ocean Continental North America North Atlantic Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Killey Island, Canada

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.015 km²

Coastline: 5.302 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC-03:30

Tree Cover: 85%

Mixed Forest

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Granby Island

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

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Killey Island

Size: 1.015 km²
Coastline: 5.3 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Labrador Sea
Continent: North America

Killey Island is a Small Island spanning 1 km² with a coastline of 5.3 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: 52.59786988 / Longitude: -55.77617033

Climate and weather of Killey Island

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 Killey Island

Timezone: UTC-03:30
Timezone places: America/St_Johns
Max. Elevation: 13 m
Mean Elevation: 12 m
Vegetation: Mixed Forest
Tree Coverage: 85%

The mean elevation is 12 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 13 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. Killey Island has a tree cover of 85 %.

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 Killey Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Killey Island. The nearest airport is Williams Harbour Airport, located 3 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Killey Island. The closest major port is BLANC SABLON, approximately 199 km away.

The mean population of Killey Island is 0 per km². Killey Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Canada.

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

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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 Killey Island

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Killey Island. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

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.

Killey Island

Geography and size of Killey Island

Climate and weather of Killey Island

Topography and nature of Killey Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Killey Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Killey Island

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