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Tarva (Norway)

Island group in Trøndelag, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Tarva[1] islands are an archipelago in Ørland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The largest and only populated island is Husøya and the other larger islands are Været and Karlsøya. There are also many smaller surrounding islets and skerries. The islands are located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the village of Nes on the mainland. Tarva is connected to the mainland via the Dybfest–Tarva Ferry.[2]

Coordinates63.8125°N 09.4207°E / 63.8125; 09.4207
Area14 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
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Tarva
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LocationTrøndelag, Norway
Coordinates63.8125°N 09.4207°E / 63.8125; 09.4207
Area14 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Administration
Norway
CountyTrøndelag
MunicipalityØrland Municipality
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The islands were owned by the Austrått manor until 1858. The Royal Norwegian Air Force has a firing range on the western islands. The small Tarva Chapel is located on the northern side of the main island.

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