Timerdlit

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

Size: 10.1 km²
Coastline: 28.6 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Davis Strait
Continent: North America

Timerdlit is a Medium Island spanning 10 km² with a coastline of 29 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: 65.84071606 / Longitude: -53.31787868

Climate and weather of Timerdlit

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 Timerdlit

Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: 339 m
Mean Elevation: 113 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 39%

The mean elevation is 113 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 339 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: 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. Timerdlit has a tree cover of 39 %.

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 Timerdlit

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Timerdlit. The nearest airport is Maniitsoq Airport, located 61 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Timerdlit. The closest major port is MANIITSOQ, approximately 62 km away.

The mean population of Timerdlit is 33 per km². Timerdlit is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Greenland.

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

Greenland is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Timerdlit

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