Nesøya, Nordland

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Nesøya
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Nesøya
Location in Nordland
Geography
Location Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 66°35′10″N12°40′35″E / 66.5862°N 12.6764°E / 66.5862; 12.6764 Coordinates: 66°35′10″N12°40′35″E / 66.5862°N 12.6764°E / 66.5862; 12.6764
Area14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Highest elevation254 m (833 ft)
Highest pointNordfjellet
Administration
County Nordland
Municipalities Rødøy, Lurøy

Nesøya is an island on the border of the municipalities of Rødøy and Lurøy in Nordland county, Norway. The island lies to the west of the island Hestmona. The 254-metre (833 ft) tall Nordfjellet mountain is the highest point on the island. The Arctic Circle passes just south of the island. [1]

Island Any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water

An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and a small island off the coast may be called a holm. A grouping of geographically or geologically related islands is called an archipelago, such as the Philippines.

Rødøy Municipality in Nordland, Norway

Rødøy is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Vågaholmen. Other villages include Gjerøy, Jektvika, Kilboghamn, Melfjordbotn, Oldervika, Sørfjorden, and Tjong. The municipality consists of many islands to the west of Norway's second biggest glacier, Svartisen.

Lurøy Municipality in Nordland, Norway

Lurøy is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lurøy, located on the island of Lurøya. Other villages in Lurøy include Aldra, Haugland, Konsvikosen, Lovund, Sleneset / Solværøyene, Stokkvågen, and Tonnes.

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References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Nesøya – øy i Nordland" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-02-01.