Miquelon-Langlade facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Miquelon-Langlade
Aerial view of Miquelon town
Country	France
Overseas collectivity	Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Area	205 km2 (79 sq mi)
Population  (January 2006 census)	616
• Density	3.005/km2 (7.783/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−03:00
• Summer (DST)	UTC−02:00
INSEE/Postal code	97501 /97500
Elevation	0–240 m (0–787 ft)

Miquelon-Langlade is a special island group that belongs to France. It's part of a small French territory called Saint Pierre and Miquelon. This territory is located in the Atlantic Ocean, just south of a big Canadian island called Newfoundland. Miquelon-Langlade is known for its beautiful, rugged coastlines and quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

About Miquelon-Langlade

Miquelon-Langlade is actually made up of three main islands: Miquelon, Langlade, and Le Cap. Miquelon and Langlade are connected by a long, sandy strip of land called a tombolo. This tombolo is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) long. Le Cap is a smaller island connected to Miquelon.

Geography and Landscape

The island group has a varied landscape. You can find rocky shores, sandy beaches, and even some small hills. The highest point on Miquelon-Langlade is about 240 meters (787 feet) above sea level. The total area of the commune is around 205 square kilometers (79 square miles).

Population and Community

According to a census from January 2006, about 616 people live in Miquelon-Langlade. Most of the people live in the village of Miquelon, which is on the northern part of the island. The community is small and close-knit. Many residents work in fishing or related industries.

Local Government

Like other parts of France, Miquelon-Langlade has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the island's services and represents the community. The current mayor is Stéphane Coste. The postal code for Miquelon-Langlade is 97500.

Images for kids

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  Rocky shore of Miquelon

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  Northern coast of Miquelon Island

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  The village of Miquelon around 1930