Scottish Gaelic name | Orasaigh |
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Old Norse name | Örfirirsey |
Meaning of name | tidal or ebb island |
Oronsay | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NF845755 |
Coordinates | 57°40′N7°17′W / 57.66°N 7.29°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Uist and Barra |
Area | 85 ha (0.33 sq mi) |
Area rank | 157= [1] |
Highest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2] [3] [4] [5] |
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Coordinates: 57°39′49″N7°17′30″W / 57.66361°N 7.29167°W
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