Capstan Island

Capstan Island is a designated place in the Canadian province of . Located along the Labrador Straits or Strait of Belle Isle, which is a major shipping/export route to oversea destinations, Capstan Island is a small community of 55 residents.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Also known as: Capstan Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Places in the Area

Nearby places include L’Anse-au-Diable and Pinware.

Locality
L'Anse-au-Diable was a small settlement located south west of .

Hamlet
is a town in the Canadian province of . The town has a population of 64, according to the Canada 2021 Census. The town is located along Route 510 in , between L'Anse-au-Diable and . is situated 6 km north of Capstan Island.

Capstan Island

Latitude
51.57069° or 51° 34′ 15″ north
Longitude
-56.73524° or 56° 44′ 7″ west
Elevation
126 metres (413 feet)
Open location code
9835H7C7+7W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 450151445
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5916619
Wiki­data ID
Q5036356
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