Welcome to Sandhornoya , a Continental island in the Norwegian Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Sandhornoya unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Sandhornoya
Size: 103.8 km²Coastline: 93.8 kmOcean: Arctic OceanSea: Norwegian SeaContinent: Europe
Sandhornoya is a Large Island spanning 104 km² with a coastline of 94 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 Sandhornoya
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 Sandhornoya
Timezone: UTC+01:00Timezone places: Europe/ParisMax. Elevation: 826 m Mean Elevation: 264 mVegetation: Open WoodlandTree Coverage: 31%
The mean elevation is 264 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 826 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plateau: Elevated flatlands rising sharply above the surrounding area, with a maximum elevation over 500 meters but a mean elevation less than 300 meters, forming unique highland areas on islands.
Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Vegetation: 10 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Sandhornoya
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Sandhornoya is 3 per km². Sandhornoya is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Norway .
Continuing your journey, Staumoya is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Driving Guide: From Tverlandet to Langsand on Sandhornøya
This route starts at Tverlandet outside Bodø city and goes to the parking lot located just above Langsand beach on Sandhornøya.
Driving Guide: From Tverlandet to Langsand on Sandhornøya
This route starts at Tverlandet outside Bodø city and goes to the ...
This route starts at Tverlandet outside Bodø city and goes to the parking lot located just above Langsand beach on Sandhornøya.
Spiaggia Langsanden & Sandvik, Sandhornøya, Nordland, Norvegia
Dalla spiaggia Langsanden al porticciolo di Sandvik, nell'isola ...
Dalla spiaggia Langsanden al porticciolo di Sandvik, nell'isola Sandhornøya, Norvegia Langsanden Beach & Sandvik village; ...
Rib-tour 08.07.19 - North of Sandhornøya - Just outside of Bodø - Salten - Northern Norway - 360 VR
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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 Sandhornoya
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Sandhornoya. 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.
