Barøya
View of the island with Barøy Lighthouse
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Location in Nordland
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| Location | Nordland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 68°20′55″N 16°06′27″E / 68.3485°N 16.1076°ECoordinates: 68°20′55″N 16°06′27″E / 68.3485°N 16.1076°E |
| Area | 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Highest point | Sørfjellet |
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| County | Nordland |
| Municipality | Ballangen |
Barøya is an island in the municipality of Ballangen in Nordland county, Norway. The 13-square-kilometre (5.0 sq mi) island is located in the Ofotfjorden near the entrance to the Efjorden. The village of Lødingen lies 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the island. Barøy Lighthouse is located on the northwestern part of the island.
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