Herdla (island)
Herdla is an island in the municipality of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The 1.6-square-kilometre (0.62 sq mi) island lies just north of the larger island of Askøy and just west of the island of Holsnøy. The island is surrounded by the Herdlefjorden and Hjeltefjorden.
View of the Herdla Golf Club | |
Herdla Location of the island Herdla Herdla (Norway) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°34′N 4°57′E |
| Area | 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Length | 2.2 km (1.37 mi) |
| Width | 1.8 km (1.12 mi) |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipality | Askøy Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 103 (2014) |
The island of Herdla was part of the municipality of Herdla until 1 January 1964 when it was merged into Askøy. The island has a nature reserve with 220 registered species of birds. During the Second World War, it was the site of Herdla Airport and some coastal fortifications. Herdla Church is located on the island.
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