Vorterøya (Norwegian) or Virtá (Northern Sami)[1] is an island located in Skjervøy Municipality in Troms county, Norway. Vorterøya is located along the Lyngen fjord to the east of the island of Kågen and to the north of the island of Uløya. There are about 10 residents on the island who live there year-round. Many other residents live there in the summer months, but spend the winters elsewhere.[2]
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Troms, Norway |
| Coordinates | 69°56′23″N 20°38′46″E / 69.9396°N 20.6462°E |
| Highest elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Highest point | Viten |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Troms |
| Municipality | Skjervøy Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 10 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Vorterøy ~ Øya i våre hjerter" (in Norwegian).
External links
edit- Framtid i Nord: Ni døgn uten strøm (in Norwegian)
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