Lönkytin Explained

Lönkytin
Map:Finland
Coordinates:65.2392°N 29.05°W
Waterbody:Bay of Bothnia
Country:Finland
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Northern Ostrobothnia
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Subregion
Country Admin Divisions 1:Oulu
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 2:Oulu
Population:Uninhabited

Lönkytin is an island in the Finnish sector of the Bay of Bothnia, off shore from the town of Haukipudas.

Description

Lönkytin is a high, rocky islet. It is located about west-northwest of the mouth of the Kiiminkijoki river, to the east of the Oulu and Kemi deep-water route.The island has a radar reflector.[1] It is near one of the deepest parts of the Finnish sector of the Gulf of Bothnia, at some places reaching a depth of .[2]

The second-closest island to the east is Satakarinletto.

Notes and References

  1. Veneilijän merikarttasarja, sarja G: Perämeri, kartta 847 (Boater's nautical chart series, series G of Bothnia, map 847)
  2. Merikartta Perämeri osa 57 (Nautical chart of the Bay of Bothnia 57)