Kvaløya (Finnmark)

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Kvaløya
Native name: Fálá
Location of Kvaløya in Finnmark
Location of Kvaløya in Finnmark
Geography
Location North Norway, Europe
Coordinates 70°36′N 23°51′E / 70.6, 23.85Coordinates: 70°36′N 23°51′E / 70.6, 23.85
Area 336 km² (130 sq mi)
Highest point Svartfjellet
629 m (2,060 ft)
Administration
Flag of Norway Norway
County Finnmark


Kvaløya is an island in Finnmark county, North Norway. Its area is 336 square kilometres (130 sq mi). It is situated in the municipalities of Hammerfest and Kvalsund. The city of Hammerfest is located in the western part of the island.

The island is connected to the mainland of Norway in the south by Kvalsund Bridge.

Hammerfest, the largest settlement and only city on Kvaløya
Hammerfest, the largest settlement and only city on Kvaløya

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