MacColl Island facts for kids
 MacColl Island
Location in Nunavut
MacColl Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Confluence of Hudson Strait and the Labrador Sea |
| Coordinates | 60°38′N 64°42′W / 60.633°N 64.700°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 26 km (16.2 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Nunavut |  Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: MacColl Island at Atlas of Canada | |
MacColl Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic. It is part of Nunavut, which is Canada's largest and most northern territory. This island is located where the Hudson Strait meets the Labrador Sea.
About MacColl Island
MacColl Island is one of many islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in northern Canada. The island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. No people live on MacColl Island.
Size and Location
The island measures about 5 mi (8.0 km) long. It rises 152 m (499 ft) above the sea. This means it is quite tall for an island!
Nearby Islands
MacColl Island is part of a group called the Button Islands. It is located to the west of Lawson Island. Other islands close by include Erhardt Island, Holdridge Island, King Island, Leading Island, and Observation Island.
