Hulløya Explained


Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Hulløya
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Nordland, Norway
Coordinates:68.0636°N 16.191°W
Area Km2:22.1
Length Km:6.7
Width Km:6
Coastline Km:21
Elevation M:675
Highest Mount:Veten
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Nordland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Hamarøy Municipality
Population:1
Population As Of:2016

or is an island in the municipality of Hamarøy in Nordland county, Norway. The island is located in the Tysfjorden, southwest of the village of Kjøpsvik. The island has an area of and the highest point is the 675m (2,215feet) tall Veten. Hulløya had one permanent resident in 2016.[1]

An express boat service connects Kjøpsvik (on the mainland) with Hulløyhamn (on Hulløya) and other villages in the fjord several times per week.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Hulløya. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-01-13. 2016-06-30. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.
  2. Web site: Hurtigbåtrute i Tysfjorden. 17 July 2011. Norwegian. PDF.