New Castle

New Castle
2.175 km²
Coastline: 10.948 km
Landform: Plains
601 / km²
UTC-05:00
Tree Cover: 80%
Open Woodland

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

Geography and size of New Castle

Size: 2.175 km²
Coastline: 10.9 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: North Atlantic Ocean
Continent: North America

New Castle is a Small Island spanning 2.2 km² with a coastline of 10.9 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: 43.06527537 / Longitude: -70.71978469

Climate and weather of New Castle

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of New Castle

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: 12 m
Mean Elevation: 6 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 80%

The mean elevation is 6 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 12 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. New Castle has a tree cover of 80 %.

Vegetation: 5 vegetation zones – Highly Diverse Island
With five different vegetation zones, these islands offer a rich tapestry of ecosystems. The variety could include dense forests, open meadows, wetlands, coastal zones, and more. This level of diversity supports an intricate web of life, with each zone playing a vital role in the overall ecological health and balance of the island.

Infrastructure and Travelling to New Castle

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on New Castle. The nearest airport is Portsmouth International at Pease Airport, located 10 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on New Castle. The closest major port is PORTSMOUTH, approximately 3 km away.

The mean population of New Castle is 601 per km². New Castle is Densely Populated. The island belongs to United States of America.

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


United States of America 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 New Castle

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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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