Harøya
 View of Harøya (looking north) | |
 Location in Møre og Romsdal | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Romsdal, Norway |
| Coordinates | 62°46′11″N 6°26′29″E / 62.7697°N 06.4415°ECoordinates: 62°46′11″N 6°26′29″E / 62.7697°N 06.4415°E |
| Area | 13.6 km2 (5.3 sq mi) |
| Length | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Highest point | Harøyburet |
| Norway | |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| Municipality | Sandøy Municipality |
Harøya is a swampy island in Sandøy Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. At 13.6 square kilometres (5.3 sq mi), it is the largest island in the municipality. The island is located between the islands of Finnøya (to the northeast) and Fjørtofta (to the southwest).
Steinshamn, the municipal center, is located at the north end of the island where there is a causeway connecting it to Finnøya. The village of Myklebost is located at the south end of the island, where there are ferry connections to Dryna (in Midsund) and Brattvåg and Fjørtofta (in Haram). Harøy Church is located in the center of the island.[1]
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Harøya" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-10-22.
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