Altaren

Altaren is an islet in Eigersund Municipality, Rogaland, Western Norway. Altaren is situated nearby to the hamlet Løyning, as well as near the locality Ystebraut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Egersund and Hellvik.

Egersund

Town

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Egersund is a town in Eigersund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the southwestern coast of Norway, about 75 kilometres south of the city of Stavanger. Egersund is situated 4½ km northeast of Altaren.

Hellvik

Village

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Hellvik is a village of 900 people in Hå municipality in Rogaland in Norway, north of Egersund and south of Sirevåg. The village has a good natural harbour and is a popular location for holiday houses. Hellvik is situated 7 km northwest of Altaren.

Altaren

Type: Islet
Category: landform
Location: Eigersund Municipality, Rogaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

58.42383° or 58° 25′ 26″ north

Longitude

5.94136° or 5° 56′ 29″ east

Elevation

1 metre (3 feet)

Open location code

9FC7CWFR+GG

GeoNames ID

9057100

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Norwegian: “Altaren”

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