Lax̱g̱altsʼap
Lax̱g̱altsʼap is a Nisg̱a’a village of approximately 248, in the Nass River valley of British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the four main villages in the Nisg̱a’a Lisims, the formal name for their territory, and is situated on the north side of the Nass River between Gitwinksihlkw to the east and Ging̱olx to the west.
- Type: Village with 474 residents
- Description: Nisga’a Village in Nisga’a Nation, British Columbia, Canada
- Also known as: “Greenville”, “Lachkaltsap”, and “Laxgalts’ap”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Nisg̱aʼa Museum.
Lax̱g̱altsʼap
- Categories: Nisga’a village and locality
- Location: Nisga’a, Regional District of Kitimat–Stikine, British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Latitude
55.03268° or 55° 1′ 58″ north
Longitude
-129.57885° or 129° 34′ 44″ west
Population
474
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
947G2CMC+3F
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Lax̱g̱altsʼap” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Laxgalts’ap, British Columbia”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kincolith and Nass Harbour.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Saint Andrew’s and Greenville Creek.
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