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

Tuktuinak

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

Tuktuinak, Canada

Added on 6 January 2024

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12.684 km²

Coastline: 24.435 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-04:00

Tree Cover: 51%

Open Woodland

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Tunungayualok

Welcome to Tuktuinak, a Continental island in the Labrador Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Tuktuinak 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 Tuktuinak

Size: 12.7 km²
Coastline: 24.4 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Labrador Sea
Continent: North America

Tuktuinak is a Medium Island spanning 13 km² with a coastline of 24 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: 56.1342936 / Longitude: -61.26488025

Climate and weather of Tuktuinak

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 Tuktuinak

Timezone: UTC-04:00
Timezone places: America/La_Paz
Max. Elevation: 162 m
Mean Elevation: 70 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 51%

The mean elevation is 70 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 162 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. Tuktuinak has a tree cover of 51 %.

Vegetation: 6 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Tuktuinak

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Tuktuinak. The nearest airport is Natuashish Airport, located 23 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Tuktuinak. The closest major port is GOOSE BAY, approximately 323 km away.

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

Continuing your journey, Tunungayualok 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 Tuktuinak

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

Tuktuinak

Geography and size of Tuktuinak

Climate and weather of Tuktuinak

Topography and nature of Tuktuinak

Infrastructure and Travelling to Tuktuinak

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Tuktuinak

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