Orcas Island

Orcas Island
Nickname: Gem of the San Juan Islands
Satellite image of Orcas Island
Location of Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands
Orcas Island
Orcas Island
Orcas Island
Geography
LocationPacific Northwest
Coordinates48°40′N 122°56′W / 48.667°N 122.933°W / 48.667; -122.933
ArchipelagoSan Juan Islands
Area57.3 sq mi (148 km2)
Highest elevation2,409 ft (734.3 m)
Highest pointMount Constitution
Administration
United States
StateWashington
CountySan Juan County
Largest settlementEastsound
Demographics
Population5,387 (2010)
Pop. density30.09/km2 (77.93/sq mi)

Orcas Island (/ˈɔːrkəs/) is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, in northwestern Washington, United States.

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