Borgøy Explained

Borgøy
Borgøya
Borgøyna
Location:Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates:59.3435°N 5.639°W
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
Population:13
Population As Of:2011
Density Km2:2.9

Borgøy (alternately spelled Borgøya or Borgøyna) is an island in Tysvær municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 4.5km2 island is located at the southern end of the Skjoldafjorden. South of the island lies the Hervikfjorden. The highest point on the island is the 292m (958feet) tall mountain Borgøyhatten.[1]

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. Borgøy was the birthplace of painter Lars Hertervig.[2] The island has tin and granite mines.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Borgøy . Store norske leksikon. Godal, Anne Marit . Norsk nettleksikon . Norwegian. 23 July 2012.
  2. Encyclopedia: Lars Hertervig . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 23 July 2012.