COD ISLAND:

Early hydrographers referred to Cod island as Ogua-Lik. On 7 March 1957 the island received its current name.

Cod Island has hilly terrain with three of its peaks partially composing the Kaumajet Mountains. The island's highest point is 914 meters above sea level. It extends 15.7 kilometres in the north-south direction, and 15.4 kilometres in the east-west direction.

The area around Cod Island consists mainly of grasslands. The area around Cod Island is almost uninhabited, with less than two inhabitants per square kilometre. Inland climate prevails in the area.

The annual average temperature in the area is -5 °C. The hottest month is July, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the coldest is February, with -20 °C.

Used with permission from "Uncovering the Origin of 1001 Unique Place Names in Newfoundland and Labrador" 2021 Jennifer Leigh Hill

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