Bolga Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Bolga. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-02-02. 2017-07-14. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.