Rongøy Explained

Rongøyna
Rongøy
Pushpin Map:Vestland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Rongøyna
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Vestland, Norway
Coordinates:60.5083°N 4.9175°W
Area Km2:2.7
Length Km:2.8
Width Km:1.4
Elevation M:48
Highest Mount:Medarseta
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Vestland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Øygarden Municipality
Population:1032
Population As Of:2008

Rongøyna or Rongøy is an island in Øygarden municipality in northwestern Vestland county, Norway. It is situated in the Øygarden archipelago, about by air northwest of Bergen, north of the island of Toftøyna, east of Ono, and south of Blomøyna.

Geography

The 2.7km2 island is located in the Øygarden archipelago, north of the island of Toftøyna, east of Ono, and south of Blomøyna. The village of Rong covers the majority of the island. The island is connected to the island of Toftøyna via the Rongesundet Bridge, which crosses the Rongesundet strait and there is a short bridge over the Ulvsundet strait on the north side of the island.[1]

Economy

The island has about 1000 residents (est. 2008) and it is notable for its aquaculture industry. There is a scallops hatchery located at Rong.

Landmarks

The island is the site of two municipal schools: Rong School (grades 1-7), serving southern Øygarden, and Øygarden School (grades 8-10), serving the whole municipality.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brun, Johan . Våre bruer . N. W. Damm & Søn . 2003 . 82-496-0760-0 . Norwegian . 51.