Opingivik Island

Welcome to Opingivik Island, a Polar island in the Hudson Strait, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Opingivik 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 Opingivik Island

Size: 1.182 km²
Coastline: 5.9 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Hudson Strait
Continent: North America

Opingivik Island is a Small Island spanning 1.2 km² with a coastline of 5.9 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: 60.92410313 / Longitude: -69.99496989

Climate and weather of Opingivik 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 Opingivik Island

Timezone: UTC-05:00
Timezone places: America/New_York
Max. Elevation: -8 m
Mean Elevation: -13 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 0%

The mean elevation is -13 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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: Herbaceous Cover
Comprising mainly of grasses, herbs, and ferns, these areas are common in prairies, meadows, and savannas, and can vary widely in species composition. Opingivik Island has a tree cover of 0 %.

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 Opingivik Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Opingivik Island. The nearest airport is Quaqtaq Airport, located 43 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Opingivik Island. The closest major port is PANGNIRTUNG, approximately 746 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Diana 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 Opingivik Island

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