Lauvøya, Flatanger

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Lauvøya (sometimes Løvøya) is an island in the municipality of Flatanger in Trøndelag county, Norway. The island sits just off the mainland coast, across from the village of Lauvsnes.[1] The main church for northern Flatanger, Løvøy Church, is located on the island. The 2.6-square-kilometre (640-acre) island has been connected to the mainland by a bridge since 1990. The island has several homes on it and has become an important recreational area for the municipality.

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Løvøya (Norway)
Geography
LocationTrøndelag, Norway
Coordinates64°30′58″N 10°52′09″E / 64.5161°N 10.8693°E / 64.5161; 10.8693
Area2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Length2.6 km (1.62 mi)
Width2 km (1.2 mi)
Highest elevation94 m (308 ft)
Highest pointLauvøyfjellet
Administration
Norway
CountyTrøndelag
MunicipalityFlatanger

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References

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  1. ^ "Lauvøya" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2011-08-17.