Røstlandet

Røstlandet
Village / Island

Location of the island in Nordland
Coordinates: 67°31′27″N 12°06′54″E / 67.52417°N 12.11500°E / 67.52417; 12.11500Coordinates: 67°31′27″N 12°06′54″E / 67.52417°N 12.11500°E / 67.52417; 12.11500
Country Norway
Region Northern Norway
County Nordland
District Lofoten
Municipality Røst
Area[1]
  Total 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 3 m (10 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 391
  Density 686/km2 (1,780/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 8064 Røstlandet

Røstlandet is an island and the administrative centre of the municipality of Røst in Nordland county, Norway. The 3.6-square-kilometre (1.4 sq mi) island is the home to most of the residents of Røst.

Røstlandet is a fishing village covering the southeastern part of the island. Røst Airport is located on the northern part of the island. Røst Church is located in the village and serves the people of Røst.

The highest point on the island is 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level. The 0.57-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2013) of 391. The population density of the village is 686 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,780/sq mi).[1]

Skomvær Lighthouse is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the village.

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