#5
Largest Island in United Kingdom
Sorted by Land Area
Value: 899 km²
Mainland Shetland
Island in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mainland Shetland is an island located in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation, to help users compare it with other islands in United Kingdom.
Page overview
- Country
- United Kingdom
- State
- Scotland
- City
- Lerwick
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Island
Ranking highlights
See how this island performs across different ranking categories in United Kingdom.
#7
Most Populated Island in United Kingdom
Sorted by Population
Value: 18,763
#3
Longest Coastline Island in United Kingdom
Sorted by Coastline Length
Value: 1,113 km
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Land Area | 899 km² | Total land area of the island. |
| Population | 18,763 | Total number of people living on the island. |
| Highest Elevation | 450 meters | Highest natural point on the island above sea level. |
| Coastline Length | 1,113 km | Total length of the island’s coastline. |
| Distance From Mainland | 160 km | Shortest distance from the island to the nearest mainland coast. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Mainland Shetland is located in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this island.
- City
- Lerwick
- State
- Scotland
- Country
- United Kingdom
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How this island is compared
This island is compared with other islands in United Kingdom using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Mainland Shetland performs across different comparison categories, such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Mainland Shetland details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mainland Shetland located?
Mainland Shetland is located in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Mainland Shetland known for on LocoDeck?
Mainland Shetland is listed as an island in United Kingdom. This page highlights key metrics such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation to help compare it with other islands.
How is Mainland Shetland compared with other islands?
Mainland Shetland is compared using the ranking metrics available for islands in United Kingdom. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.