Vanna (Troms) Explained

Location:Troms, Norway
Coordinates:70.1819°N 19.7008°W
Area Km2:232
Rank:17th largest in Norway
Length Km:30
Width Km:16
Elevation M:1031
Highest Mount:Vanntinden
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Troms
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Karlsøy Municipality
Population:799
Population As Of:2017
Density Km2:3.4

or [1] is a rocky island in Karlsøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. At, Vanna is the 17th largest island in Norway by area. The highest peak is the mountain Vanntinden at a height of above sea level. The population of the island (2017) is 799. Vannvåg and Vannareid are the two main population centres on the island. Sengskroken Church is located on the western coast of the island.[2]

The islands of Nordkvaløya and Helgøya lie to the west of the island, and Nord-Fugløya and Arnøya lie to the east of it. Karlsøya, Reinøya, and Ringvassøya are located to the south of the island. There is ferry service to Karlsøya and Ringvassøya departing from the village of Skanningen on the southern tip of Vanna.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Informasjon om stadnamn. Norgeskart. Kartverket. no. 2024-07-09.
  2. Encyclopedia: Vannøya. Geir. Thorsnæs. 2018-08-07. 2018-03-31. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. no.