Fedje (island)

Fedje

View of the south end of the island
Location in Hordaland county
Geography
Location	Hordaland, Norway
Coordinates	60°46′N 4°43′E / 60.77°N 4.72°E / 60.77; 4.72Coordinates: 60°46′N 4°43′E / 60.77°N 4.72°E / 60.77; 4.72
Area	7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi)
Length	4 km (2.5 mi)
Width	2.5 km (1.55 mi)
Highest elevation	47 m (154 ft)
Highest point	Fedjebjørnen
Administration
Norway
County	Hordaland
Municipality	Fedje

Fedje is the largest island in Fedje municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The 7.2-square-kilometre (2.8 sq mi) island is home to almost all of the municipality's residents. The island sits west of the Fedjefjorden, south of the mouth of the Fensfjorden, and north of the islands of Øygarden. The North Sea lies to the west of the island. The main population center on the island is the village of Fedje on the northern coast of the island. The southern coast of the island is the site of the other village on the island, Stormark. The 47-metre (154 ft) tall Fedjebjørnen is the highest point on the mountain. Hellisøy Lighthouse lies just off the southwestern coast of the island.