Andøya, Agder
Island in Agder, Norway
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Andøya[1] is an island in the city of Kristiansand which is located in Kristiansand Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The island (and its residential neighborhood) is part of the district of Voie in the borough of Vågsbygd within the city. The island is connected to the mainland via a short bridge. The island is mostly villas and harbors, and it has a population around 1,000 people (2014).
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Agder, Norway |
| Coordinates | 58.11247°N 7.97889°E |
| Area | 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Width | 500 m (1600 ft) |
| Coastline | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
County | Agder |
Municipality | Kristiansand Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1000 (2014) |
There are no schools or shops located on the island, but there are a number of businesses and offices located on the island. Buses are available to Vågsbygd a few times a day.[2]