Rottøya

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Rottøya
Kalvik Aure P1000627.jpg
View of Kalvik on the island
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Rottøya is located in Møre og Romsdal
Rottøya
Rottøya
Location of the island
Geography
LocationMøre og Romsdal, Norway
Coordinates63°14′42″N 8°30′32″E / 63.2449°N 8.5090°E / 63.2449; 8.5090Coordinates: 63°14′42″N 8°30′32″E / 63.2449°N 8.5090°E / 63.2449; 8.5090
Area4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Length3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Width1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Coastline10 km (6 mi)
Highest elevation225 m (738 ft)
Highest pointRottøyhaugen
Administration
Norway
CountyMøre og Romsdal
MunicipalityAure Municipality

Rottøya is an island in the municipality of Aure in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.[1] The island lies between the mainland and the large island of Ertvågsøya. The small island of Ruøya lies just to the north of Rottøya.

The Mjosund Bridge crosses the Mjosundet strait, connecting Rottøya to the island of Ertvågsøya to the west. The Smalsund Bridge crosses the Smalsundet strait, connecting Rottøya to the island of Ruøya to the north. The larger Aursundet strait is located to the east of the island.

References[]

  1. ^ "Rottøya" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2010-12-11.


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