Idsal is an island in Strand municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 3.1-square-kilometre (1.2 sq mi) island lies directly between the island of Idse and the mainland with the Idsefjorden and the Høgsfjorden on either side of the island. There are short bridge on the east and west sides of Idsal that connect it to the mainland and to Idse, respectively. Most of the island's 12 permanent residents live on the southwestern side of the island, however there are many holiday cottages located all over the island.[1]

Idsal
Location in Rogaland county
Geography
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates58°59′14″N 5°58′56″E / 58.9872°N 5.9822°E / 58.9872; 5.9822
Area3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Length2.7 km (1.68 mi)
Width1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Highest elevation69 m (226 ft)
Highest pointVardafjellet
Administration
CountyRogaland
MunicipalityStrand
Demographics
Population12
Pop. density3.9/km2 (10.1/sq mi)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Store norske leksikon. "Idsal" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2016-02-04.
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  • Idsal Map from Norgeskart.no