Langøya

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Langøya
Langøya in upper right
Langøya in upper right
Geography
Location North Norway, northern Europe
Coordinates 68°46′32″N 15°31′44″E / 68.77556, 15.52889Coordinates: 68°46′32″N 15°31′44″E / 68.77556, 15.52889
Archipelago Vesterålen
Area 850.2 km² (328.3 sq mi)[1]
Highest point Snøkolla
763 m (2,500 ft)
Administration
Flag of Norway Norway
County Nordland


Langøya is the third largest island of Norway (except for Svalbard), with an area of 850.2 square kilometres (328.3 sq mi). The island is a part of Vesterålen, and is situated in Nordland county. It includes the municipality of , and parts of the municipalities of Øksnes, Sortland and Hadsel.

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