Vandve
Vandve or Vandved is an island in the municipality of Dønna in Nordland county, Norway. The 5.8-square-kilometre (2.2 sq mi) flat island lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the island of Dønna and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the Åsvær islands. Vandve Church is located on the island. There is a regular ferry connection to the nearby island of Dønna. In 2017, there were about 30 residents of the island.[1]
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  Vandve Location of the island  Vandve Vandve (Norway) | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Nordland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 66.1468°N 12.3143°E |
| Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Highest point | Mershågjen |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Nordland |
| Municipality | Dønna Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 32 (2017) |
See also
References
- Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2017-07-14). "Vandve". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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