Borgøy
Borgøyna is an island in Tysvær Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 4.5 km2 island is located at the southern end of the Skjoldafjorden. South of the island lies the Hervikfjorden.
Borgøy
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- Borgøyna Borgøya / Borgøy
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Overview
The highest point on the island is the 292 m tall mountain Borgøyhatten. The island is accessible only by boat as there are no bridge or tunnel connections. The main population centre is the relatively flat southwestern coast of the island. Borgøyna was the birthplace of painter Lars Hertervig. The island has tin and granite mines.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Borgøyna Borgøya / Borgøy • Location — Rogaland, Norway • Area Km2 — 4.5 • Length Km — 4 • Width Km — 2 • Elevation M — 292 • Highest Mount — Borgøyhatten • Country — Norway • Country Admin Divisions Title — County • Country Admin Divisions — Rogaland • Country Admin Divisions Title 1 — Municipality • Country Admin Divisions 1 — Tysvær Municipality • Population — 9 • Population As Of — 2017 • Density Km2 — 2
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- 1.Kartverket. Informasjon om stadnamn. Norgeskart.
- 2.Per Roger. Lauritzen.
- 3.nbl.
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1- Lars HertervigArtist
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