The 103-square-kilometre (40 sq mi) island is located south of the town
of Bod� near the entrance to the Saltfjorden. The mainland of Norway
lies to the east and the island of S�rarn�y lies to the west. The
villages of Lekanger, M�rnes, and V�g are located on the island. The
island is connected to the mainland by the Sandhorn�y Bridge