Nordøyan Lighthouse () is a coastal

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. It was established in 1890 and automated in 1989. The light is powered on all year except from May 12 until July 25 due to the

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in this region. Nordøyan Lighthouse stands on the islet of Surenøy in the Nordøyan islands, north of the Foldafjord. The lighthouse tower is tall, and the light at the top of the tower is located above sea level. The white light is always on, emitting a 79,000

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light, and every 40 seconds it flashes a much brighter 2,070,000 candela light. The light can be seen for about .

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Lighthouses completed in 1890 Lighthouses in Trøndelag Nærøysund Vikna {{Norway-lighthouse-stub

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