Welcome to Vorteroya , a Continental island in the Norwegian Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Vorteroya unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Vorteroya
Size: 10.5 km²Coastline: 16.5 kmOcean: Arctic OceanSea: Norwegian SeaContinent: Europe
Vorteroya is a Medium Island spanning 10 km² with a coastline of 16 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Climate and weather of Vorteroya
Climate Zone: ContinentalClimate Details: Subarctic ClimateTemperature: Cold Summer
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.
Topography and nature of Vorteroya
Timezone: UTC+01:00Timezone places: Europe/ParisMax. Elevation: 214 m Mean Elevation: 116 mVegetation: Open WoodlandTree Coverage: 48%
The mean elevation is 116 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 214 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Hills: Gently sloping landforms with rounded tops, having a maximum elevation between 200 and 500 meters. Hills contribute to a varied landscape on islands.
Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Vegetation: 7 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Vorteroya
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Vorteroya is 6 per km². Vorteroya is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Norway .
Continuing your journey, Uloya is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Skjervøya island bridge in northern.
Skjervøya island bridge 20.7.2020.
Skjervøya island bridge in northern.
Skjervøya island bridge 20.7.2020.
Skjervøya island bridge 20.7.2020.
Arctic fishing village Havnnes, island of Uloya, Norway
Havnnes is the northernmost fishing village on the island of Uløya, ...
Havnnes is the northernmost fishing village on the island of Uløya, Norway, that is still in operation. A total of only 25 people live ...
ULØYA Island
Descente du sommet de l'île d'Uløya, Alpes de Lyngen, Norvège 20 Mars 2014.
Descente du sommet de l'île d'Uløya, Alpes de Lyngen, Norvège 20 Mars 2014.
Norway is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Vorteroya
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Vorteroya. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.
