Sokn Explained

Sokn
Location:Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates:59.0535°N 5.6632°W
Length Km:2.25
Width Km:1.2
Elevation M:22
Highest Mount:Hodnet
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Rogaland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Stavanger

Sokn is an island in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.[1] The 1.31km2 island lies in a group of islands on the south side of the Boknafjorden, just east of the city of Stavanger. There are several islands surrounding Sokn: Bru to the southwest, Åmøy to the southeast, and Mosterøy to the north. All three islands are connected to Sokn by bridges, and the undersea Byfjord Tunnel has its northern terminus on the island, connecting all these islands to the mainland.

Most of the island is covered with farms or moorland, with most of the population living along the southeastern shore.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sokn, Rennesøy (Rogaland) . 2015-12-11 . . Norwegian.