Kinn (island)
Kinn is an island in Kinn Municipality which is in Vestland county, Norway. The island lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of the town of Florø. The neighboring island of Reksta (where the village of Rognaldsvåg is located) lies just 350 metres (1,150 ft) to the east of Kinn, the island of Skorpa lies about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast of Kinn, and the island of Askrova lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the southeast. The Ytterøyane Lighthouse is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of the island. The island can be reached by ferry from the town of Florø.
Unique rock formation on the western side of the island | |
Location of the village | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 61.5602°N 4.7527°E |
| Area | 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Length | 2.8 km (1.74 mi) |
| Width | 1.8 km (1.12 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 315 m (1033 ft) |
| Highest point | Kinnavarden |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipality | Kinn Municipality |
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