Lönkytin

Lönkytin
Lönkytin
Geography
Coordinates 65°14.35′N 25°04.05′E / 65.23917°N 25.06750°E / 65.23917; 25.06750Coordinates: 65°14.35′N 25°04.05′E / 65.23917°N 25.06750°E / 65.23917; 25.06750
Adjacent bodies of water Bay of Bothnia
Administration
Finland
Region Northern Ostrobothnia
Subregion Oulu
Municipality Haukipudas
Demographics
Population Uninhabited

Lönkytin is an island in the Finnish sector of the Bay of Bothnia, off shore from the town of Haukipudas.

Description

Lönkytin is a high, rocky islet. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west-northwest of the mouth of the Kiiminkijoki river, to the east of the Oulu and Kemi deep-water route. The island has a radar reflector.[1] It is near one of the deepest parts of the Finnish sector of the Gulf of Bothnia, at some places reaching a depth of 50 metres (160 ft).[2] The second closest island to the east is Satakarinletto.

References

  1. ↑ Veneilijän merikarttasarja, sarja G: Perämeri, kartta 847 (Boater's nautical chart series, series G of Bothnia, map 847)
  2. ↑ Merikartta Perämeri osa 57 (Nautical chart of the Bay of Bothnia 57)
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