Andøya

Andøya
Native name: Ánddásoulu
Location in Nordland
Geography
Location Nordland, Norway
Coordinates 69°6′N 15°43′E / 69.100°N 15.717°E / 69.100; 15.717Coordinates: 69°6′N 15°43′E / 69.100°N 15.717°E / 69.100; 15.717
Archipelago Vesterålen
Area 489 km2 (189 sq mi)
Area rank 10th largest in Norway
Length 57 km (35.4 mi)
Width 15 km (9.3 mi)
Highest elevation 705 m (2,313 ft)
Highest point Kvasstinden
Administration
County Nordland
Municipality Andøy

Andøya is the northernmost island in the Vesterålen archipelago, situated about 300 kilometres (190 mi) inside the Arctic circle. Andøya is located in the municipality of Andøy in Nordland county, Norway. The main population centres on the island include Andenes, Bleik, and Risøyhamn.

The island has an area of 489 square kilometres (189 sq mi), making it the tenth largest island in Norway. The island is connected to the neighboring island of Hinnøya using the Andøy Bridge. The Andfjorden lies to the east of the island, the Risøysundet strait lies to the south and east side of the island, and the Gavlfjorden lies to the southwest side. The Norwegian Sea lies to the west and north.[1]

The numerous bog areas on Andøya are used for the extensive production of peat. Andøya is also well known for its cloudberries. Besides the flat and largely continuous bog areas, Andøya also consists of steep mountain ranges reaching up to 700 metres (2,300 ft) high. The sharp peak of Kvasstinden is the highest point on the island at 705 metres (2,313 ft). The Andøya Rocket Range which was founded in 1962 is also located on the island.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Andøya" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. ↑ "Andøy". Vesterålen.info.
  • Media related to Andøy at Wikimedia Commons


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