Gjerøy Explained

Gjerdøya
Gjerøy
Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Gjerdøya
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Nordland, Norway
Coordinates:66.6136°N 12.9907°W
Area Km2:9.3
Length Km:5
Width Km:2.5
Elevation M:168
Highest Mount:Fjellet
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Nordland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Rødøy Municipality
Population:87
Population As Of:2016

Gjerøy or Gjerdøya is an island in the municipality of Rødøy in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in a group of islands located west of the peninsula between the Tjongsfjorden and Melfjorden. It lies south of the island of Rødøya, north of the island of Rangsundøya, and west of the island of Renga. The main village on the island is called Gjerøy. The 9.3km2 island has a population (2016) of 87 people. There is regular ferry service to Gjerdøya from the mainland and to the islands surrounding it.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Gjerdøya. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-02-02. 2016-04-10. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.