Andøya
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| Native name: Ánddásoulu | |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | North Norway, northern Europe |
| Coordinates | 69°6′N 15°43′E / 69.1°N 15.717°ECoordinates: 69°6′N 15°43′E / 69.1°N 15.717°E |
| Archipelago | Vesterålen |
| Area | 489 km² |
| Highest point | Kvasstinden (705 metres (2,310 ft)) |
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| Norway | |
| County | Nordland |
Andøya is the northernmost island in the archipelago of Vesterålen in Nordland county, Norway. The island belongs to the Andøy municipality, and has an area of 489 km², making it the tenth largest island in Norway. The island is connected to Hinnøya using the Andøy Bridge.
1962 founded Andøya Rocket Range locates on the island.
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