Hjelmsøya
Hjelmsøya is an island in Måsøy Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 39-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) island lies west of the islands of Måsøya and Magerøya, north of Havøya and the mainland, and east of Ingøya. The mountainous island has been uninhabited since 1967. There are connections to the island other than by private boats.
Hjelmsøya Location of the island Hjelmsøya Hjelmsøya (Norway) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Finnmark, Norway |
| Coordinates | 71.0608°N 24.6862°E |
| Area | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Length | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Width | 6.7 km (4.16 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 374 m (1227 ft) |
| Highest point | Geitingsryggen |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Finnmark |
| Municipality | Måsøy |
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