Portage Island facts for kids
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Bellingham Bay, Whatcom County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°42′N 122°37′W / 48.70°N 122.62°W |
| Area | 1.468 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2000) |
Portage Island is a small island located in the western part of Bellingham Bay. This bay is in Whatcom County, Washington, in the United States.
Where is Portage Island?
Portage Island is separated from a nearby area called the Lummi Peninsula by a small body of water known as Portage Bay. It is also separated from the main part of Lummi Island by a channel called Hale Passage. Both of these areas are also in Whatcom County.
About the Island
Portage Island covers an area of about 3.8 square kilometers (or 1.468 square miles). No one lives on the island. The last time a count was done in 2000, there were no people living there.
The land and the water areas around Portage Island are owned by the Lummi Native American tribe. The entire island is part of the Lummi Indian Reservation. This means the Lummi tribe manages and cares for the island.
