Bru, Rogaland

Bru is an island in Rennesøy municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway. The island covers about 3 km², and the highest point on the island is Brufjellet, 92 meters above sea level.

The island is populated, and there is a growing population of commuters working in Stavanger.[1] European route E39 passes below the island through the Byfjord Tunnel, which makes land on the neighbour island Sokn, connected to Bru through a bridge.

The soil is cultivated on the eastern part of the island, while the western part is mainly moorland. Most farmers on the island keep sheep.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Bjørheim, Camilla (21 February 2008). "Rennesøy fortsetter å vokse". Aftenbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Erling Jensen: Rennesøy på RogaStart

Coordinates: 59°02′26″N 5°38′39″E / 59.04068°N 5.64423°E