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| Place | Kaawaasaachuuun |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Rivière-Koksoak; Nord-du-Québec |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 57.069599 |
| Longitude | -69.207322 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J0M |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | ESOGE |
Kaawaasaachuuun is a locality in Rivière-Koksoak; Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Kaawaasaachuuun is located at 57.0696°N, 69.2073°W.
Kaawaasaachuuun rests within the vast, austere expanse of the Rivière-Koksoak, where the land holds its breath under a wide and watchful sky. It lies 125.0 km south-south-west of Kuujjuaq, QC (from Kuujjuaq, QC: bearing 203°T), and is situated 4.7 km south-south-east of Kamitusanikanuch. The terrain surrounding Kaawaasaachuuun is defined by the stark presence of the Colline Mausunan, which rises from the earth like a dormant giant guarding the horizon. Nearby, the waters of Lac Wolfram mirror the shifting light of the high latitudes, casting a silver clarity over the surrounding rock and lichen. Further out, the Rivière Andréas carves its path through the rugged terrain, its movement a constant, low murmur against the silence of the tundra. During the brief, intense summer, the air feels thin and sharp, carrying the scent of damp stone and ancient growth, while the long shadows of dusk stretch across the ground, turning the landscape into a study of deep blues and charcoal grays. The character of Kaawaasaachuuun is shaped by the resilience required to inhabit such a remote and demanding environment. Life here is guided by the seasonal cycles that dictate the movement of the land and the endurance of those who travel across it. Traditions are held close, rooted in an intimate knowledge of the ridges and the shifting ice, ensuring that the history of the region is carried forward through observation and practice rather than written record. In this quiet corner of the north, the economy remains tied to the cycles of the earth and the careful stewardship of the resources found in the vicinity of the Colline Mausunan. Even as the modern world intrudes, Kaawaasaachuuun maintains a stillness that feels as old as the hills themselves, a singular point of human presence in a vast, untamed geography.
Kaawaasaachuuun se déploie sur un plateau austère où la lumière du crépuscule étire les ombres avec une lenteur minérale, révélant la dureté et la grâce de cette terre nordique. À proximité immédiate, le Lac Wolfram retient les reflets changeants du ciel, offrant une surface immobile qui semble absorber le silence infini de la toundra. Au loin, la silhouette de la Colline Mausunan s’impose contre l’horizon, veillant sur les étendues sauvages que traverse la Rivière Andréas dans un murmure discret, serpentant à travers la roche et le lichen. La vie à Kaawaasaachuuun suit le rythme des vents qui balayent ces espaces, exigeant une patience que seuls les habitués du Nord possèdent, façonnant une existence où chaque geste s’ajuste à la rigueur climatique. Les traditions autochtones imprègnent ce territoire d'une profondeur ancienne, rappelant que chaque déplacement sur ces sols exige une connaissance intime des passages et des ressources offertes par le milieu. Ici, l’air possède une pureté tranchante qui éveille les sens, tandis que la terre, marquée par des siècles de cycles naturels, impose une humilité nécessaire face à l’immensité du paysage. La présence de Kaawaasaachuuun demeure un rappel de la persévérance humaine dans un environnement qui ne concède rien, mais qui offre, à qui sait observer, une beauté dépouillée et authentique.
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Explore Kaawaasaachuuun, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 57.069599, -69.207322. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Kaawaasaachuuun includes the postal code (J0M), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Kaawaasaachuuun is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |