Vesterålen
Vesterålen (/ˈvɛstərɔːlən/ VEST-ər-aw-lən, Norwegian: [ˈvɛ̂stəroːln̩]) is a district and archipelago in Nordland county, Norway. It is located just north of Lofoten and west of Harstad. It is the northernmost part of Nordland county. Sortland is the largest town, situated near the center of the archipelago. Vesterålen includes the municipalities of Andøy, Bø, Hadsel, Sortland, and Øksnes.
Vesterålen location in Norway Vesterålen Vesterålen (Nordland) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 68.8364°N 14.5414°E |
| Archipelago | Vesterålen archipelago |
| Major islands | Langøya, Hinnøya, Andøya, Hadseløya |
| Area | 2,511 km2 (970 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 30,419 |
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