Nanortut Island is an island located within Coronation Gulf, south of Victoria Island, in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is situated at an elevation of 41 m (135 ft) above sea level.[1]

Nanortut Island
Nanortut Island is located in Nunavut
Nanortut Island
Nanortut Island
Nanortut Island is located in Canada
Nanortut Island
Nanortut Island
Geography
LocationCoronation Gulf
Coordinates68°14′N 113°18′W / 68.233°N 113.300°W / 68.233; -113.300 (Nanortut Island)
ArchipelagoArctic Archipelago
Administration
Canada
TerritoryNunavut
RegionKitikmeot
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Other islands in the vicinity include Anchor Island, Douglas Island, Duke of York Archipelago, Haodlon Island, Kingak Island, Hatoayok Island, Hokagon Island, Ivonayak Island, Kabviukvik Island, Mangak Island, and Nanukton Island. The community of Kugkluktuk (formerly Coppermine) is located on the mainland, 92.7 km (57.6 mi) to the south.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Nanortut Island ca. 41 m". geonames.org. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  2. ^ "Nanortut Island". travelingluck.com. Retrieved 2009-03-16.