Vandve Location of the island Vandve Vandve (Norway) | |
Geography | |
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Location | Nordland, Norway |
Coordinates | 66°08′48″N 12°18′51″E / 66.1468°N 12.3143°E |
Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
Length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
Width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
Highest elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Highest point | Mershågjen |
Administration | |
Norway | |
County | Nordland |
Municipality | Dønna Municipality |
Demographics | |
Population | 32 (2017) |
Vandve or Vandved is an island in the municipality of Dønna in Nordland county, Norway. The 5.8-square-kilometre (2.2 sq mi) flat island lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the island of Dønna and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the Åsvær islands. Vandve Church is located on the island. There is a regular ferry connection to the nearby island of Dønna. In 2017, there were about 30 residents of the island.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2017-07-14). "Vandve". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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