Bolga

Bolga is an island in the municipality of Meløy in Nordland county, Norway. The 2.4-square-kilometre (0.93 sq mi) island has a population (2017) of 105. It is located west of the islands of Meløya and Åmøya, just off the coast of the Helgeland region. The highest point on the island is the 339-metre (1,112 ft) tall Bolgtinden. Most of the population of the island lives along the eastern shore in the village that is also known as Bolga. It is the only village on the island. There are regular ferry connections from Bolga to the islands of Meløya to the east and to Vassdalsvik and Ørnes on the mainland.[1]

Bolga
Bolga
Location of the island
Bolga
Bolga (Norway)
Geography
LocationNordland, Norway
Coordinates66.8051°N 13.2342°E / 66.8051; 13.2342
Area2.4 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Length2 km (1.2 mi)
Width1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Highest elevation339 m (1112 ft)
Highest pointBolgtinden
Administration
Norway
CountyNordland
MunicipalityMeløy Municipality
Demographics
Population105 (2017)

See also

References

  1. Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2017-07-14). "Bolga". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2019-02-02.


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