Stigen, Nordland Explained

Stigen
Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Stigen
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Nordland, Norway
Coordinates:66.4202°N 12.9327°W
Area Km2:13.5
Length Km:8.6
Width Km:2.3
Elevation M:380
Highest Mount:Stigen
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Nordland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Lurøy Municipality
Population:5
Population As Of:2017

Stigen (also known as Østre Lurøya or Eastern Lurøya) is an island in Lurøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 13.5km2 island lies immediately east of the island of Lurøya and northeast of the island of Onøya. The island has a population of 5 (in 2017). There are no road connections to the island. The highest point on the island is the 380m (1,250feet) tall mountain that is also known as Stigen.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Stigen. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-02-03. 2016-04-06. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.