Alvøy Explained

Alvøy should not be confused with Alvøen.

Alvøyna
Alvøy
Location:Vestland, Norway
Coordinates:60.608°N 4.827°W
Area Km2:12
Length Km:5.7
Width Km:3.7
Elevation M:39
Highest Mount:Sjonarhøyen
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Øygarden
Population:760
Population As Of:2001

Alvøyna or Alvøy is an island in Øygarden municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 12km2 island is located west of the Hjeltefjorden and it had a population of 760 inhabitants in 2001. It sits just north of the island of Ona and just south of the island of Seløyna. The Sture Terminal, an oil terminal and endpoint of the Oseberg Transport System, was established here in 1988.[1] The village of Alveim is located on the west side of the island and the village of Tjeldstø lies on the eastern shore.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Alvøy . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 9 April 2014.