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Andenes
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or is the administrative centre of Andøy Municipality which is located in the Vesterålen district of Nordland county, Norway. The village of Andenes is the northernmost settlement of the island of Andøya (and in Nordland county).

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Village
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Andenes, Norway 2006.jpg
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View of Andenes (seen from Mount Røyken)
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yes
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10
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yes
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village
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Nordland#Norway
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Andenes
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left
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Country
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Norway
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Northern Norway
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Nordland
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Vesterålen

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Andenes
Population
2482
Area
1.72
Elevation
6
Official website
www.andoy.net
Image
Andenes, Norway 2006.jpg
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Commons category
Andenes
postal code
8480
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  • History
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  • Air Station
  • Geography
  • Climate
  • Culture
  • Notable residents
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or is the administrative centre of Andøy Municipality which is located in the Vesterålen district of Nordland county, Norway. The village of Andenes is the northernmost settlement of the island of Andøya (and in Nordland county).

To the east is the island of Senja (in Troms county), and to the west the endless horizon of the North Atlantic Ocean. Andenes Lighthouse sits along the harbor and can be seen for long distances. Andøya Airport, Andenes is located just south of the village, off of Norwegian County Road 82.

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