Toska
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Interactive map of Toska | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°38′54″N 4°56′39″E / 60.6483°N 4.9442°E |
| Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Length | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) |
| Width | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipality | Alver Municipality |
Toska[1] is an island in Alver Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 5-square-kilometre (1.9 sq mi) island lies just west of the island of Radøy in the Hjeltefjorden, at the entrance to the Radfjorden.[2]
A road connection from the village of Manger (on the island of Radøy) to the island of Toska was completed in 1989.[3] The island is a popular holiday destination. Toska has about 40 inhabitants, mostly living in the village of Toska, also known as Vestevågen.
There are still a few farmers left on the island, but most residents work in other professions, with many commuting to neighboring villages and even to the city of Bergen.
See also
References
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Toska, Radøy" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
- ^ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2023-01-23). "Radøy (tidlegare kommune)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2025-11-28.