Røstlandet Røst | |
Mapframe-Zoom: | 10 |
Location: | Nordland, Norway |
Coordinates: | 67.5216°N 12.1045°W |
Area Km2: | 3.6 |
Length Km: | 2.7 |
Width Km: | 2.1 |
Highest Mount: | 11 |
Country: | Norway |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | County |
Country Admin Divisions: | Nordland |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Municipality |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Røst Municipality |
Population: | 480 |
Population As Of: | 2016 |
Density Km2: | 133 |
Røstlandet or simply Røst[1] is an island in Røst Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 3.6km2 island makes up the majority of the land of the municipality and is home to most of its residents. The island is very low and marshy, with the highest point on the island only reaching above sea level. There are many small lakes on the island, many of the wetlands areas on the island are located in a protected nature reserve.[2]
The village of Røstlandet is a fishing village that covers the southeastern part of the island. Røst Airport is located on the northern part of the island. Røst Church is located in the village. The remaining uninhabited parts of the island are dominated by sheep farming and racks for drying fish.
Skomvær Lighthouse is located about southwest of the island.