Laukøya (Norwegian) or Unna Ártnás (Northern Sami) is an island in Skjervøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The island of Arnøya is immediately to the west of Laukøya, the Kvænangen fjord lies to the east, and the islands of Kågen and Skjervøya lie to the south. There is a regular ferry connection between Laukøya, Kågen, and Arnøya, but no road connections.[1]

Laukøya (Norwegian)
Unna Ártnás (Northern Sami)
Laukøya is located in Troms
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Laukøya
Location of the island
Laukøya is located in Norway
Laukøya
Laukøya
Laukøya (Norway)
Geography
LocationTroms, Norway
Coordinates70°06′22″N 20°50′30″E / 70.1061°N 20.8417°E / 70.1061; 20.8417
Area35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Length10.2 km (6.34 mi)
Width5.5 km (3.42 mi)
Coastline25.2 km (15.66 mi)
Highest elevation821 m (2694 ft)
Highest pointLangnestinden
Administration
Norway
CountyTroms
MunicipalitySkjervøy Municipality

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References edit

  1. ^ "Laukøya" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-12-23.