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

Mistanoque

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

Mistanoque, Canada

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.317 km²

Coastline: 8.598 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-04:00

Tree Cover: 56%

Deciduous Needleleaf Forest

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Île Bayfield

Welcome to Mistanoque, a Continental island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Mistanoque 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 Mistanoque

Size: 1.317 km²
Coastline: 8.6 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Gulf of St. Lawrence
Continent: North America

Mistanoque is a Small Island spanning 1.3 km² with a coastline of 8.6 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: 51.25995796 / Longitude: -58.21261716

Climate and weather of Mistanoque

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 Mistanoque

Timezone: UTC-04:00
Timezone places: America/La_Paz
Max. Elevation: 9 m
Mean Elevation: 4 m
Vegetation: Deciduous Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 56%

The mean elevation is 4 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 9 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: Deciduous Needleleaf Forest
Consists of needleleaf trees that shed their needles annually. This type of forest is less common and can be found in certain cold, northern regions. Mistanoque has a tree cover of 56 %.

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 Mistanoque

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Mistanoque. The nearest airport is La Tabatière Airport, located 96 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Mistanoque. The closest major port is BLANC SABLON, approximately 120 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Île Bayfield 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 Mistanoque

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