Elizabeth Islands
The Elizabeth Islands are a chain of over 20 small islands extending southwest from the southern coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the United States.They are located at the outer edge of Buzzards Bay, north of Martha's Vineyard, from which they are separated by Vineyard Sound, and constitute the town of Gosnold in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
The Elizabeth Islands and Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41°28′30″N 70°46′0″W |
| Archipelago | Elizabeth Islands |
| Area | 13.34 sq mi (34.6 km2) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes |
| Largest settlement | Village of Cuttyhunk (pop. 52) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 75 (2010) |
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