Geography of the Isle of Man

Isle of Man
Ellan Vannin (Manx)
Topographic map of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Geography
LocationNorthwestern Europe
Coordinates54°15′N 4°30′W / 54.250°N 4.500°W / 54.250; -4.500
ArchipelagoBritish Isles
Adjacent toIrish Sea
Area572 km2 (221 sq mi)
Coastline160 km (99 mi)
Highest elevation621 m (2037 ft)
Highest pointSnaefell
Administration
Largest townDouglas (pop. 23,000)
Demographics
Population79,805 (2006)
Pop. density139.52/km2 (361.36/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsManx

The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland in Northern Europe, with a population of almost 85,000. It is a British Crown dependency. It has a small islet, the Calf of Man, to its south. It is located at 54°15′N 4°30′W / 54.250°N 4.500°W / 54.250; -4.500.