Randøy Explained

Randøy
Map:Norway Rogaland
Location:Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates:59.2089°N 6.0364°W
Area Km2:16.7
Length Km:7.5
Width Km:4
Elevation M:373
Highest Mount:Randåsen
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Rogaland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Hjelmeland
Population:210
Population As Of:2014
Density Km2:12.6

Randøy is an island in Hjelmeland municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 16.7km2 island lies just off the mainland between the Jøsenfjorden and the Årdalsfjorden. The large island of Ombo lies to the north and the island of Halsnøya lies to the west.

The highest point on the island is the 373m (1,224feet) tall mountain, Randåsen. The island is relatively flat in the south and it is more mountainous and forested in the central and northern regions. The island is known for its rich flora. An important industry on the island is fish farming.

The island is connected to the mainland by the Randøy Bridge. There are regular ferry connections from the island to Fister, Hjelmelandsvågen, and the island of Ombo.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Randøy . Store norske leksikon. Godal, Anne Marit . Norsk nettleksikon . Norwegian. 12 May 2013.