Skjernøy Explained

Skjernøy
Skjernøya
Location:Agder, Norway
Coordinates:57.9879°N 7.5226°W
Area Km2:5.6
Elevation M:95
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Agder
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Lindesnes

Skjernøy is an island in Lindesnes municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 5.6km2 island is the southernmost inhabited island in Norway. The island sits about southeast of the town of Mandal, about west of the island of Skogsøy, and about north of the small island of Pysen. The island of Skjernøy is connected to the mainland by the Skjernøysund Bridge. The island has about 400 residents, a school, and a chapel.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Skjernøy. . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 5 November 2013.