Atløyna Explained

Atløyna
Atløy
Pushpin Map:Vestland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Atløyna
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Vestland, Norway
Coordinates:61.3333°N 4.9677°W
Area Km2:37.7
Length Km:8
Width Km:7.8
Elevation M:636
Highest Mount:Skredvarden
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Askvoll Municipality
Population:480
Population As Of:2001

Atløyna or Atløy is an island in Askvoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. In 2001, there were 480 residents on the island.[1]

The island lies about west of the mainland coast, just west of the village of Askvoll on the mainland. The 37.7km2 island has no road connections to the mainland, but there is a regular ferry route. Most of the inhabitants on the island live right along the coast. The largest population centres on the island are Vilnes on the southwestern coast, Sauesund on the southeastern coast, and Hærland on the northwestern coast.[2]

Vilnes Church (Vilnes kyrkje) is a medieval wooden church located in the village of Vilnes. It was constructed in 1674 and has a seating capacity of 130. The church was built following plans drawn by architects Johan and Claus Lindstrøm. Restoration was carried out during the 1950s.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Atløy. Svein. Askheim . 2019-11-13. 2018-02-20. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.
  2. Web site: Askvoll Municipality in Norway. 9 December 2009. 8 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150608010021/http://www.gonorway.com/norway/counties/sogn-and-fjordande/askvoll/763b49bb566e679. dead.
  3. Web site: Vilnes kyrkje. Den Norske Kirke. October 1, 2016.