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Rebbenesøya

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Rebbenesøya (Norwegian) or Ruobbá (Northern Sami)) is an island in Troms county, Norway. The southern third of the 80.6-square-kilometre (31.1 sq mi) island is part of Tromsø Municipality while the northern (larger) portion of the island is part of Karlsøy Municipality. There is a regular ferry conn

ection from Bromnes on the eastern end on Rebbenesøya to Mikkelvik on the northwestern end of the neighboring island of Ringvassøya. On Rebbenesøya, there are many mountains that are suitable for tourists who enjoy the outdoors and hiking. The highest point on the island is Geittinden at a height of 694 metres (2,277 ft). There are also about 20 fishing lakes. The uninhabited island nature reserve of Sørfugløya lies off the north-west coast. The island's school is in Skogvika; It had six students in the 2012/2013 school year. The island also has a convenience store located in Engvika.

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