Stord (island)

Stord
View of the village of Fitjar
Interactive map of the island
Geography
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates59°53′24″N 5°24′04″E / 59.88991°N 5.40104°E / 59.88991; 5.40104
Area241.2 km2 (93.1 sq mi)
Length27 km (16.8 mi)
Width13 km (8.1 mi)
Highest elevation749 m (2457 ft)
Highest pointMehammarsåta
Administration
Norway
CountyVestland
MunicipalityStord Municipality and
Fitjar Municipality
Demographics
Population21,750 (2020)
Pop. density90/km2 (230/sq mi)

Stord is an island in Vestland county, Norway. Located in the traditional district of Sunnhordland, the island is divided between Stord Municipality (southern part) and Fitjar Municipality (northern part). The largest settlements on the island are the town of Stord (granted town status in 1997) and the villages of Sagvåg and Fitjar.