Dolmøya Explained

Dolmøya
Pushpin Map:Trøndelag#Norway
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Trøndelag, Norway
Coordinates:63.643°N 8.7544°W
Area Km2:14.5
Length Km:10
Width Km:2
Elevation M:63
Highest Mount:Hjertåsen
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Trøndelag
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Hitra

Dolmøya is an island in the municipality of Hitra in Trøndelag county, Norway. The island is located in the Frøyfjorden, just north of the village of Melandsjøen on the island of Hitra. The island of Dolmøya is flat, swampy, and has very few trees. The 14.5km2 island is also the location of the southern entrance to the Frøya Tunnel. The medieval Dolm church is located on the southeastern shore of the island. There were about 488 residents living on the island in 2017.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Dolmøya. Morten. Haugen. 2018-02-15. 2017-12-28. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.