Nesøya, Akershus

Nesøya, Akershus
	Nesøya, Akershus Location of the islandShow map of AkershusShow map of NorwayShow all
Geography
Location	Asker, Akershus
Coordinates	59°51′48.7″N 10°31′13.5″E / 59.863528°N 10.520417°ECoordinates: 59°51′48.7″N 10°31′13.5″E / 59.863528°N 10.520417°E
Area	0.05 km2 (0.019 sq mi)
Administration
	Norway
County	Akershus
Municipality	Asker

Nesøya is a small island in the municipality of Asker, Norway. It is linked to the mainland via a bridge.

The island is known for having a number of celebrities and members of the Norwegian financial elite among its residents.

Much of the eastern part of the island is a nature reserve.

The island most likely got its name from the farm Nes on the mainland. This farm is assumed to have been one of the oldest ones in the district.

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Geography
Nesøya, Akershus Location of the island Nesøya, Akershus Nesøya, Akershus (Norway) Show map of AkershusShow map of NorwayShow all
Location	Asker, Akershus
Coordinates	59°51′48.7″N 10°31′13.5″E / 59.863528°N 10.520417°E / 59.863528; 10.520417Coordinates: 59°51′48.7″N 10°31′13.5″E / 59.863528°N 10.520417°E / 59.863528; 10.520417
Area	0.05 km² (0.019 sq mi)
Administration
Norway
County	Akershus
Municipality	Asker