Astafjorden

Astafjorden is a fjord (more accurately, a strait) in Troms county, Norway. It flows through the municipalities of Salangen, Gratangen, Ibestad, and Tjeldsund. The 30-kilometre (19 mi) long fjord flows from the Salangen fjord in the east to the Vågsfjorden in the west. The 3.5-kilometre (2.2 mi) wide fjord separates the islands of Andørja and Rolla from the mainland. There are several small fjords that branch off this fjord including: Lavangen, Gratangen, Grovfjorden, and Salangen.

Astafjorden
The Astafjorden flows left to right in this picture.
Astafjorden
Location of the fjord
Astafjorden
Astafjorden (Norway)
LocationTroms county, Norway
Coordinates68.7875°N 17.2445°E / 68.7875; 17.2445
TypeFjord
Primary inflowsSalangen, Lavangen, Gratangen
Primary outflowsVågsfjorden
Basin countriesNorway
Max. length30 kilometres (19 mi)
Max. width3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi)
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