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    Popof Island

    Île Popof

    55°18′N 160°21′W

    Popof Island (Siitikdax̂ in Aleut) is an island in the Shumagin Islands south of mainland Alaska. The largest community in the area, Sand Point, is located on the northwest coast. 0 km) wide and the peak elevation is 1,550 feet (470 meters). It is located at 55°18′49″N 160°22′29″W.

    Dawn on Unga Island in the distance
    Dawn on Unga Island in the distance

    Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0

    Terrain

    55°18′N 160°21′W

    Terrain exaggerated for relief. Drag to look around.

    Overview

    Popof Island (Siitikdax̂ in Aleut) is an island in the Shumagin Islands south of mainland Alaska. The largest community in the area, Sand Point, is located on the northwest coast. Popof Island is 10 miles (16 km) long, 5 miles (8.0 km) wide and the peak elevation is 1,550 feet (470 meters). It is located at 55°18′49″N 160°22′29″W. It has a land area of 93.651 km2 (36.159 sq mi) and a total population of 578 persons at the 2020 census.

    Pirate Cove on the island was developed as a major codfish fishing station. A herd of introduced bison is on the uninhabited side of the island and currently numbers about 120.

    From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Chart

    Nearest islands

    Also in Shumagin Islands

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    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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