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Island of Ponds

Island of Ponds Location in Newfoundland and Labrador
Geography
Coordinates	53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°W / 53.46; -55.89
Administration
Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Demographics
Population	200 (approximate) (2007)
Ethnic groups	Métis

Island of Ponds is an island off of the east coast of Labrador. The Labrador mainland lies to its south and a channel called Domino Run separates it from Spotted Island to the north. The only remaining settlement on the island is Black Tickle. It is connected to the mainland by a seasonal coastal ferry service.

Island of Ponds consists mainly of igneous rock with a shallow cover of sediment, insufficient to support trees. The island is named for its 366 shallow ponds. Despite the many ponds, access to safe drinking water has been a long-standing problem for residents of the island.