Langara Island

Langara Island, known as Kiis Gwaii to the Haida (Haida: Ḵ'íis Gwáayaay), is the northernmost island of Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Canada. The island is approximately 8,080 acres (3,270 ha) in size. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Alaska.

Langara Island
Native name:
Ḵ'íis Gwáayaay
Geography
Coordinates54°14′03″N 133°01′13″W
ArchipelagoHaida Gwaii
Area8,080 acres (3,270 ha)
Administration
Canada
Demographics
Population460
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