Center Island (Washington) facts for kids
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Northwest |
Coordinates | 48°29′24″N 122°49′51″W / 48.4900°N 122.8309°W |
Archipelago | San Juan Islands |
Area | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
Administration | |
United States
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State | Washington |
County | San Juan County |
Demographics | |
Population | 49 (2000) |
Center Island is a small island in the San Juan Islands of Washington, United States. It is part of San Juan County, Washington. You can find it off the eastern shore of Lopez Island, sitting between Lopez Island and Decatur Island.
Center Island covers an area of about 0.27 square miles (0.713 square kilometers). According to the 2000 census, 49 people lived on the island. It is a quiet place, known for its peaceful environment.
Getting to Center Island
To reach Center Island, people often use small planes. The island has its own airport, called Center Island Airport. Its airport codes are CWS and 78WA. This makes it easy for residents and visitors to fly in and out.
See also
- In Spanish: Isla Center (Washington) para niños
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