Fjøløy
Fjøløy (center, foreground) | |
Interactive map of the island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rogaland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°05′31″N 5°34′51″E / 59.09194°N 5.58081°E |
| Area | 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Width | 1.7 km (1.06 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Highest point | Storevarden |
| Administration | |
| County | Rogaland |
| Municipality | Stavanger Municipality |
Fjøløy[1] is an island in Stavanger Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 2.1-square-kilometre (0.81 sq mi) island lies on the south side of the Boknafjorden in the Rennesøy island group. The island lies immediately south of the island of Klosterøy and west of the island of Mosterøy. The island is connected to the mainland city of Stavanger by a series of bridges and tunnels. The Fjøløy Lighthouse is located on the western end of the island.[2]
History
The island was part of the old Rennesøy Municipality until 1 January 2020 when it became part of Stavanger Municipality.
See also
References
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ^ Lauritzen, Per Roger, ed. (2024-11-22). "Fjøløy fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2026-03-22.