Pleasant Island

Pleasant Island is an uninhabited island between northern and the mainland of the Alaska Panhandle. It lies southeast of the mainland city of and southwest of the mainland community of .
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in the United States of America
  • Also known as: Wanachich

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gustavus.

is a second-class city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of . According to the 2020 census, its population of 655, reflects a 48% increase from 442 in the 2010 census, making it one of the fastest growing communities in Alaska.

Pleasant Island

Latitude
58.35581° or 58° 21′ 21″ north
Longitude
-135.63206° or 135° 37′ 55″ west
Elevation
571 feet (174 metres)
Open location code
94C69949+85
Geo­Names ID
5556421
Wiki­data ID
Q3815035
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Italian—“Pleasant Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Pleasant Island
  • Dutch: Pleasant Island
  • French: île Pleasant
  • French: Île Pleasant
  • Italian: Pleasant Island

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Excursion Inlet and Bartlett Cove.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pleasant / Lemusurier / Inian Islands Wilderness and The Knob.

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