Rebbenesøya
| Native name: <span class="nickname" ">Ruobbá | |
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Map of Rebbenesøya | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Northern Norway |
| Coordinates | 70°03′N 18°47′E / 70.050°N 18.783°ECoordinates: 70°03′N 18°47′E / 70.050°N 18.783°E |
| Area | 80.6 km2 (31.1 sq mi) |
| Length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Width | 10 km (6 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
| Highest point | Geittinden |
| Country | |
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Norway | |
| County | Troms |
| Municipalities | Karlsøy and Tromsø |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 140 (as of 2001) |
| Density | 1.7 /km2 (4.4 /sq mi) |
Rebbenesøya (Northern Sami: Ruobbá) is an island in Troms county, Norway. The southern third of the 80.6-square-kilometre (31.1 sq mi) island is part of the municipality of Tromsø while the northern (larger) portion of the island is part of Karlsøy municipality. There is a regular ferry connection from Bromnes on the eastern end on Rebbensøya to Mikkelvik on the northwestern end of the neighboring island of Ringvassøya.[1]
Twelve Norwegian commandos from Company Linge were attacked by a German minesweeper in Toftefjord on the island of Rebbenesøya on 30 March 1943. The only person who managed to escape was Jan Baalsrud, who managed to escape to Sweden. A monument to those killed is located in Toftefjord. Baalsrud's flight is referred to in the novel Nine Lives, which was later made into a film, also called Nine Lives.
On Rebbenesøya, there are many mountains that are suitable for tourists who enjoy the outdoors and hiking. The highest point on the island is Geittinden at a height of 694 metres (2,277 ft). There are also about 20 fishing lakes.
The island's school is in Skogvika with 6 students (2012/2013). The island also has a convenience store located in Engvika.
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Rebbenesøy" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-04-06.