Figure Eight Island
Figure Eight Island is a barrier island in the U.S. state of North Carolina, just north of Wrightsville Beach, widely known as an affluent summer colony and vacation destination.
Photo: Clh288, Public domain.Figure Eight Island
- Type: Island
- Description: island in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
- Category: landform
- Location: New Hanover, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.27073° or 34° 16′ 15″ north
Longitude
-77.74276° or 77° 44′ 34″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Open location code
876477C4+7V
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Hebrew—“Figure Eight Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Figure Eight Island”
- Dutch: “Figure Eight Island”
- Hebrew: “אי הספרה שמונה”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Shell Bank and Treasure Cove.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Middle Sound and Masons Marina.
North Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Charlotte and Raleigh.
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