Borgundøya
Aerial view of the island as seen from Sentinel-2 | |
Interactive map of the island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°43′39″N 5°40′47″E / 59.72763°N 5.67963°E |
| Area | 11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 462 m (1516 ft) |
| Highest point | Borgundnuten |
| Administration | |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipality | Kvinnherad Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 55 (2024) |
| Pop. density | 4.8/km2 (12.4/sq mi)[2] |
Borgundøya[1] or Borgundo[1] is an island in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 11.4-square-kilometre (4.4 sq mi) island lies in the Hardangerfjorden, immediately south of the island of Fjelbergøya. The island has about 55 residents (in 2024), with about four larger village areas spread out around the island. The island is dominated by the 462-metre (1,516 ft) tall mountain Borgundnuten.[2]
Borgundøya is only accessible by sea, either using ferries or personal boats. There are regular ferry routes from Borgundøya-Fjelbergøya-Halsnøya-Utbjoa, connecting several islands to the mainland at Utbjoa in Vindafjord Municipality.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ^ a b c Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2024-11-26). "Borgundøya". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2026-01-24.