Skjernøya
Island in Agder, Norway
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Skjernøya[1] is an island in Lindesnes Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 5.6-square-kilometre (2.2 sq mi) island is the southernmost inhabited island in Norway. The island sits about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of the town of Mandal, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the island of Skogsøy, and about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the small island of Pysen. The island of Skjernøya is connected to the mainland by the Skjernøysund Bridge. The island has about 400 residents, a school, and a chapel.[2]
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Agder, Norway |
| Coordinates | 57.994°N 7.51557°E |
| Area | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Length | 3.3 km (2.05 mi) |
| Width | 3.2 km (1.99 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Administration | |
County | Agder |
Municipality | Lindesnes Municipality |