Utsira (island)

Utsira
Native name:
Utsire
View of the island
Interactive map of the island
Geography
LocationRogaland, Norway
Coordinates59°18′29″N 4°53′18″E / 59.30812°N 4.88839°E / 59.30812; 4.88839
Area5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Length2.9 km (1.8 mi)
Width3.4 km (2.11 mi)
Coastline13 km (8.1 mi)
Highest elevation71 m (233 ft)
Highest pointAraseto
Administration
CountyRogaland
MunicipalityHaugesund Municipality

Utsira (also known as Utsire in English) is the main island in Utsira Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. Utsira Church and Utsira Lighthouse are both located on the island. The small islet of Lausingen lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the southwest of the island.