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Børøya is a small island in Hadsel Municipality in Nordlandcounty, Norway. The island is located in the Langøysundet strait between the island of Langøya and the town of Stokmarknes on the island of Hadseløya. Børøya has an area of 1.4 square kilometres (0.54 sq mi) and the highest point on the island is 52 metres (171 ft) above sea level. Norwegian County Road 82 runs across the island connecting it to Langøya and Hadseløya. In the east, the Hadsel Bridge connects with Langøya. In the west, a short bridge connects the island to Stokmarknes.

Børøya

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Geography
Location	Nordland, Norway
Coordinates	68.5705°N 14.9305°E / 68.5705; 14.9305
Archipelago	Vesterålen
Area	1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Length	1.9 km (1.18 mi)
Width	1.2 km (0.75 mi)
Highest elevation	52 m (171 ft)
Administration
Norway
County	Nordland
Municipality	Hadsel Municipality

On Børøya, there is a large residential area and several businesses. For many years there was a mall on Børøya, but the building is now used by NorEngros Health Service Wholesale.

History

Hadsel Municipality purchased Børøya in 1963 and projected residential and industrial areas on the island. The municipality funded and built the bridge over to the island; it was officially opened on 1 July 1967. A grocery center was established on Børøya in 1971.[1]

See also

• List of islands of Norway

References

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