Arctic Ocean Arctic Ocean Continental Large Island North America Plains Untouched Wilderness

Langley

Arctic Ocean Arctic Ocean Continental Large Island North America Plains Untouched Wilderness

Langley, Canada

Added on 6 January 2024

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378.548 km²

Coastline: 361.914 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-07:00

Tree Cover: 84%

Wetland

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Ellice

Welcome to Langley, a Continental island in the Beaufort Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Langley 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 Langley

Size: 378.5 km²
Coastline: 361.9 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Beaufort Sea
Continent: North America

Langley is a Large Island spanning 379 km² with a coastline of 362 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: 68.99007781 / Longitude: -135.21296866

Climate and weather of Langley

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 Langley

Timezone: UTC-07:00
Timezone places: America/Denver
Max. Elevation: 1 m
Mean Elevation: -4 m
Vegetation: Wetland
Tree Coverage: 84%

The mean elevation is -4 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 1 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: Wetland
These areas are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and support aquatic plants. Wetlands are important for biodiversity and water filtration. Langley has a tree cover of 84 %.

Vegetation: 9 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Langley

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Langley. The nearest airport is Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport, located 72 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Langley. The closest major port is TUKTOYAKTUK, approximately 213 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Ellice 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 Langley

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Langley. 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.

Langley

Geography and size of Langley

Climate and weather of Langley

Topography and nature of Langley

Infrastructure and Travelling to Langley

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Langley

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