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Brottoya

Brottoya, Norway

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.096 km²

Coastline: 10.576 km

Landform: Plains

13 / km²

UTC+01:00

Tree Cover: 57%

Open Woodland

Norway

Closest neighboring island: Stormolla

Welcome to Brottoya, a Continental island in the Norwegian Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Brottoya unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Brottoya

Size: 3.096 km²
Coastline: 10.6 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Norwegian Sea
Continent: Europe

Brottoya is a Small Island spanning 3.1 km² with a coastline of 10.6 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:
Latitude: 68.48332356 / Longitude: 15.16820294

Climate and weather of Brottoya

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of Brottoya

Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 55 m
Mean Elevation: 48 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 57%

The mean elevation is 48 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 55 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Brottoya has a tree cover of 57 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Brottoya

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Brottoya. The nearest airport is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen, located 15 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Brottoya. The closest major port is STOKKMARKNES, approximately 26 km away.

The mean population of Brottoya is 13 per km². Brottoya is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Norway.

The name of the island resonates across different cultures and languages. Here is how it is known around the world: Arabic: فيستريلان; German: Vesterålen; Spanish: Vesterålen; French: Vesterålen; Portuguese: Vesterålen; Russian: Вестеролен; Chinese: 西奧倫群島

Continuing your journey, Stormolla is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Brottoya

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Brottoya. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

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.

Brottoya

Geography and size of Brottoya

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