Glænø is a small Danish island off the west coast of Zealand between Basnæs Nor and Karrebæksminde Bugt. With an area of 5.6 square kilometres (2.2 square miles), as of 1 January 2010 it has a population of 57.[1] Now part of Slagelse Municipality, it is connected to Stubberup, Zealand, by road over a dam some 100 metres (330 feet) long. Agriculture is the island's main source of income and there are several farms at the centre of the island.[2] Glænø has a sandy beach, a bird sanctuary and offers opportunities for walking and angling.[3]
  Glænø | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydhavsøerne |
| Area | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 4 |
| Administration | |
| Region | Region Zealand |
| Municipality | Slagelse Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 57 (2010) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Danmarks Statistik." Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ "Glænø", Den store Danske, (in Danish) Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ "Glænø" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, VisitSydvestsjaelland.dk. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
55°11′45″N 11°26′0″E / 55.19583°N 11.43333°E
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