Bergsøy

Bergsøy

Location in Møre og Romsdal

Geography
Location Norway
Coordinates 62°19′58″N 05°37′39″E / 62.33278°N 5.62750°E / 62.33278; 5.62750Coordinates: 62°19′58″N 05°37′39″E / 62.33278°N 5.62750°E / 62.33278; 5.62750
Area 7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Highest elevation 216 m (709 ft)
Highest point Igesundshetta
Administration
County Møre og Romsdal
Municipality Herøy

Bergsøy or Bergsøya is an island in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The island is the location of the municipal center of Fosnavåg as well as the Eggesbønes industrial area. The island is connected to other islands via a network of bridges. The Nerlandsøy Bridge connects it to the island Nerlandsøya (to the northwest) and a small road bridge connects it to Leinøya (to the east). The Flåvær islands lie to the south. The highest point on the island is Igesundshetta which is 216 metres (709 ft) above sea level. The island has an area of 7.6 square kilometres (2.9 sq mi).[1]

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Bergsøya – øy i Herøy" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-09-19.


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