Hellesøy, Stavanger

Hellesøy or Hedlesøy is an island in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 0.41-square-kilometre (100-acre) island lies in an archipelago at the mouths of the Gandsfjorden and Høgsfjorden, about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) east of the city centre of Stavanger. The island lies close between the islands of Lindøy and Kalvøy and together, the three islands form a "neighborhood" within the city of Stavanger. In 2016, the three islands had a total combined population of 26.[1] The island is only accessible by boat.

Hellesøy
Hellesøy
Location in Rogaland county
Geography
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates58.9825°N 05.8248°E / 58.9825; 05.8248
Area0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi)
Length900 m (3,000 ft)
Width700 m (2,300 ft)
Coastline2.6 km (1.62 mi)
Highest elevation42 m (138 ft)
Administration
CountyRogaland
MunicipalityStavanger

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