Igluhugyuk
island in Nunavut, Canada
Igluhugyuk formerly Iglorua Island is an uninhabited island within the Arctic Archipelago in the Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut. It is located in Bathurst Inlet. Other islands in the vicinity include Algaq, Kanuyak Island, Iqalulialuk, Shoe Island, Walrus Island, Marcet Island, and Qikiqtaryuaq.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 14, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q5992103. Authority coordinates are 67.622, -108.375. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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