Mittie Island

Mittie Island
6.970 km²
Coastline: 36.440 km
Landform: Hills
UTC-05:00
Tree Cover: 49%
Snow and Ice Covered

Welcome to Mittie Island, a Polar island in the Baffin Bay, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Mittie Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Mittie Island

Size: 6.97 km²
Coastline: 36.4 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Baffin Bay
Continent: North America

Mittie Island is a Small Island spanning 7 km² with a coastline of 36.4 km.

Archipel: Queen Elizabeth Islands – The northernmost part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, the Queen Elizabeth Islands are a collection of about 35 major islands. This remote and sparsely populated region is characterized by its polar climate, ice caps, and glaciers. The islands are named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and are home to diverse Arctic wildlife, including polar bears and seals, and are important for climate research.

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: 76.94994624 / Longitude: -78.78714352

Climate and weather of Mittie Island

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

Topography and nature of Mittie Island

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 391 m
Mean Elevation: 113 m
Vegetation: Snow and Ice Covered
Tree Coverage: 49%

The mean elevation is 113 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 391 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Hills: Gently sloping landforms with rounded tops, having a maximum elevation between 200 and 500 meters. Hills contribute to a varied landscape on islands.

Dominating Vegetation: Snow and Ice Covered
These areas are permanently or seasonally covered in snow and ice, with little to no vegetation, such as polar regions and high mountains. Mittie Island has a tree cover of 49 %.

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 Mittie Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Mittie Island. The nearest airport is Grise Fiord Airport, located 455 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Mittie Island. The closest major port is POND INLET, approximately 514 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Coburg 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 Mittie Island

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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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