Galveston Island
A map of Galveston Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States
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 Galveston Island
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 29°17′08″N 94°49′38″W / 29.28556°N 94.82722°W |
| Area | 64 sq mi (170 km2) |
| Length | 27 mi (43 km) |
| Width | 3 mi (5 km) |
| Highest point | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Largest settlement | Galveston (pop. 47,743) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 48,726 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 342.21 /km2 (886.32 /sq mi) |
Galveston Island (/ˈɡælvᵻstən/ GAL-viss-tən) is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.
The island is about 27 miles (43.5 km) long and no more than 3 miles (4.8 km) wide at its widest point. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the mainland is the Interstate Highway 45 causeway that crosses West Bay on the northeast side of the island.
The far north end of the island is separated from the Bolivar Peninsula by Galveston Harbor, the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. Ferry service is available between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The southern end of the island is separated from the mainland by San Luis Pass. The San Luis Pass-Vacek Toll Bridge connects the San Luis Pass Road on Galveston Island with the Bluewater Highway that leads south into the town of Surfside Beach.
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