Askrova

Askrova

Askrova

Island in Norway

Askrova is an island in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located along the Brufjorden, near the mouth of the Førdefjorden, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of the island of Svanøya. Askrova sits about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of the town of Florø and about the same distance southeast of the island of Reksta. The population of the 7.8-square-kilometre (3.0 sq mi) island (2001) was 143, with most residents living on the south and west shores of the island. The 219-metre (719 ft) tall mountain Skara is the highest point on the island.[1][2] Askrova Chapel is located on the island.

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The main industry for the island is fishing. In 1936, there was a record catch of herring at Askrova. Official figures put it at between 100,000 and 120,000 hectolitres (2,200,000 and 2,600,000 imp gal; 2,600,000 and 3,200,000 US gal) of herring. It was the biggest catch to date in Vestland county.

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References

  1. [1]
    Store norske leksikon. "Askrova" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-08-07.
  2. [2]
    Statistisk sentralbyrå (2001). "Folke- og boligtellingen 2001, kommune- og bydelshefter 1401 Flora" (PDF) (in Norwegian). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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