Værlandet

Værlandet is an island in Askvoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 9-square-kilometre (3.5 sq mi) island lies immediately east of the Bulandet island group. The island of Alden lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Værlandet. The island lies about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the mainland coast of Askvoll, and it is only accessible by boat. There is a regular ferry route connecting Værlandet to the mainland village of Askvoll. There is a series of bridges that connect Værlandet to the islands of Bulandet to the west. Værlandet Chapel is located on the island. In 2001, there were about 200 residents on the islands.[1] The Værlandet LORAN-C transmitter was located on the island, but demolished on 19 Sep 2017.

Værlandet
Værlandet is located in Vestland
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Location of the island
Værlandet is located in Norway
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Værlandet
Værlandet (Norway)
Geography
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates61.3021°N 4.7010°E / 61.3021; 4.7010
Area9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Length4.4 km (2.73 mi)
Width3.5 km (2.17 mi)
Highest elevation163 m (535 ft)
Highest pointHøgkletten
Administration
Norway
CountyVestland
MunicipalityAskvoll Municipality
Demographics
Population200 (2001)

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Værlandet" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-12-03.


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