Gjessoya

Welcome to Gjessoya, a Continental island in the Norwegian Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Gjessoya 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 Gjessoya

Size: 4.425 km²
Coastline: 28.8 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Norwegian Sea
Continent: Europe

Gjessoya is a Small Island spanning 4.4 km² with a coastline of 28.8 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: 66.68271871 / Longitude: 12.95012652

Climate and weather of Gjessoya

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 Gjessoya

Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 54 m
Mean Elevation: 42 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 74%

The mean elevation is 42 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 54 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: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Gjessoya has a tree cover of 74 %.

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 Gjessoya

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Gjessoya. The nearest airport is Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka, located 93 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Gjessoya. The closest major port is SANDNESSJOEN, approximately 79 km away.

The mean population of Gjessoya is 2 per km². Gjessoya is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Norway.

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

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 Gjessoya

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Gjessoya. 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.