Big Island

Big Island is a small, uninhabited island located in near the community of Puvirnituq, , Canada. The island, one of three islands named "Big Island" in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of , is part of the .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Puvirnituq Airport.
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is an airport located 1 nautical… is situated 3 km north of Big Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Puvirnituq.
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, also known by its previously official name… is situated 2½ km north of Big Island.

Big Island

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Latitude
60.01722° or 60° 1′ 2″ north
Longitude
-77.26582° or 77° 15′ 57″ west
Open location code
97G42P8M+VM
Geo­Names ID
5900330

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Big Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Big Island”
  • French: “Big Island”
  • Serbian: “Биг”
  • Swedish: “Big Island”
  • Turkish: “Büyük Ada”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Timmijuuvinirtalik and Paurngatarvik.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fat Island and Pointe Nialittalik.

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