Straumøya Explained

Straumøya
Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label:Straumøya
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the island
Location:Nordland, Norway
Coordinates:67.2121°N 14.4653°W
Area Km2:29.7
Length Km:12
Width Km:3
Elevation M:260
Highest Mount:Varden
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Nordland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Bodø Municipality
Population:278
Population As Of:2016

Straumøya is an island in the municipality of Bodø in Nordland county, Norway. The 29.7km2 island is located on the south side of the Saltfjorden, just west of the Saltstraumen strait. The island is connected to the mainland by the Indre Sunnan Bridge and to the nearby Knaplundsøya island by the Saltstraumen Bridge, both bridges are a part of Norwegian County Road 17. In 2016, the island had 278 residents.[1]

The island has the Seinesodden Nature Reserve and the village of Seines with its associated surfing spot.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Straumøya. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2019-01-28. 2016-05-31. . Kunnskapsforlaget. Norwegian.
  2. http://www.nrk.no/nordland/_-en-helt-ufattelig-naturopplevelse-1.12119916 – En helt ufattelig naturopplevelse