Hokagon Island facts for kids
 Hokagon Island
Location in Nunavut
Hokagon Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Coronation Gulf |
| Coordinates | 68°15′N 113°13′W / 68.250°N 113.217°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Kitikmeot |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Hokagon Island is a small island located in a large body of water called the Coronation Gulf. It is found in the northern part of Canada, specifically in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. This island is special because no people live there!
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About Hokagon Island
Hokagon Island is part of the vast Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. The island is south of Victoria Island, which is one of the largest islands in Canada.
Where is Hokagon Island?
You can find Hokagon Island in the Coronation Gulf. This gulf is a big bay that connects to the Arctic Ocean. It's a very cold place, often covered in ice for much of the year. The island is located in the northern territory of Nunavut.
An Uninhabited Place
Hokagon Island is known for being completely uninhabited. This means that no humans live on the island permanently. Many islands in the far northern parts of Canada are like this. They are often home to wildlife but not to people.
Islands and Towns Nearby
Hokagon Island is surrounded by many other islands in the Coronation Gulf. Some of these nearby islands include Anchor Island, Douglas Island, and Duke of York Archipelago. Other islands are Haodlon Island, Hatoayok Island, Ivonayak Island, Kabviukvik Island, Kingak Island, Mangak Island, Nanortut Island, Nanukton Island, and Takhoalok Island.
The closest community to Hokagon Island is Kugluktuk. This town is on the mainland, about 97 kilometers (60 miles) south of the island. Kugluktuk was once known as Coppermine.
