Landegode Explained

Landegode
Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Landegode
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Nordland, Norway
Coordinates:67.4367°N 14.3714°W
Area Km2:30.3
Length Km:11
Width Km:5
Elevation M:802
Highest Mount:Rypdalstinden
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Nordland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Bodø Municipality
Population:48
Population As Of:2017

Landegode is an island in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 30.3km2 island is located about northwest of the town of Bodø and about east of the Helligvær islands. The highest point on the mountainous island is the 802m (2,631feet) tall Rypdalstinden.[1]

Most of the 48 islanders (in 2017) live in the southern village of Fenes. Landegode Church is also located in Fenes. Just off of the north end of the island, there are two lighthouses: Landegode Lighthouse and Bjørnøy Lighthouse.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Landegode. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-01-28. 2017-07-14. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.