Bolga | |
Pushpin Map: | Nordland#Norway |
Pushpin Label: | Bolga |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the island |
Location: | Nordland, Norway |
Coordinates: | 66.8051°N 13.2342°W |
Area Km2: | 2.4 |
Length Km: | 2 |
Width Km: | 1.5 |
Elevation M: | 339 |
Highest Mount: | Bolgtinden |
Country: | Norway |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | County |
Country Admin Divisions: | Nordland |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Municipality |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Meløy Municipality |
Population: | 105 |
Population As Of: | 2017 |
Bolga is an island in the municipality of Meløy in Nordland county, Norway. The 2.4km2 island has a population (2017) of 105. It is located west of the islands of Meløya and Åmøya, just off the coast of the Helgeland region. The highest point on the island is the 339m (1,112feet) tall Bolgtinden. Most of the population of the island lives along the eastern shore in the village that is also known as Bolga. It is the only village on the island. There are regular ferry connections from Bolga to the islands of Meløya to the east and to Vassdalsvik and Ørnes on the mainland.[1]