Borgundøya

Borgundøya^[1] or Borgundo^[1] is an island in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 11.4-square-kilometre (4.4 sq mi) island lies in the Hardangerfjorden, immediately south of the island of Fjelbergøya. The island has about 55 residents (in 2024), with about four larger village areas spread out around the island. The island is dominated by the 462-metre (1,516 ft) tall mountain Borgundnuten.^[2]

LocationVestland, Norway

Coordinates59.72763°N 5.67963°E / 59.72763; 5.67963

Area11.4 km² (4.4 sq mi)

Highestelevation462 m (1516 ft)

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Borgundøya
Borgundo^[1]

Aerial view of the island as seen from Sentinel-2
Interactive map of the island
Geography
Location	Vestland, Norway
Coordinates	59.72763°N 5.67963°E / 59.72763; 5.67963
Area	11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Highest elevation	462 m (1516 ft)
Highest point	Borgundnuten
Administration
Norway
County	Vestland
Municipality	Kvinnherad Municipality
Demographics
Population	55 (2024)
Pop. density	4.8/km2 (12.4/sq mi)[2]

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Borgundøya is only accessible by sea, either using ferries or personal boats. There are regular ferry routes from Borgundøya-Fjelbergøya-Halsnøya-Utbjoa, connecting several islands to the mainland at Utbjoa in Vindafjord Municipality.^[2]