Söderöya

Söderöya (South Island) is the collective name of the two small islands that make up the southernmost part of the Stormöyene archipelago. It has a population of 12,500 with a population density of 22,700/km2. The main island, Stora Söderöya(Greater South Island) is densely urbanized, with very few green areas. Just to the north lies Lilla Söderöya(Lesser South Island), the smallest inhabited island in the archipelago. Söderöya is known for a laid-back lifestyle and quality sea food restaurants.

Geography
Stora Söderöya once consisted of two islands, known as Asgeöya and Galgöya. The islands were connected by a tidal isthmus. Reclaimation in the 1920's removed the isthmus, and all islands were renamed(Lilla Söderöya had before been known simply as Söderöya).

Transport
A ferry connects Stora Söderöya to Regnöya. Weekend visitors causing congestion is common. No scheduled ferry exists for accessing Lilla Söderöya, and finding a boat for hire can be difficult. No private cars exist on the minute island, and fire-fighting and medical transport is facilitated by boat. A small helipad is located near Baxnäs on Stora Söderöya.

Notable towns and neighbourhoods
Galga - The main commercial centre of Stora Söderöya. A narrow main street featuring numerous sea food restaurants and hotels overlook an active fishing harbour.

Lilla Söderöya - A remnant of traditional fishermen's culture, Lilla Söderöya's inhabitants keep to themselves. A small guest pier exists for private vessels.