Puppebu
Puppebu is one of nine small cabins in the Norwegian island Jan Mayen.[1][2] It is bordered by the Bay of Walrus. Although Puppebu does not exceed 3 temporary inhabitants, there is a small stone road, called Jan Mayenveien, that runs from Puppebu on the north of the island to Olonkinbyen. Every month, a ship takes supplies to the town, but during the winter season it cannot be accessed from the bay because large blocks of ice form in the water.
Puppebu | |
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Puppebu Location within the Arctic | |
| Coordinates: 70°58′03″N 8°40′47″W | |
| Country | Norway |
| Island | Jan Mayen |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
The name (that can be considered offensive) has been decided to be changed. A new name has not been set per Feb 2024.[1]
References
- http://jan.mayen.no/hytter-pa-jan-mayen/ (In norwegian)
- En sesong på Jan Mayen: Puppebu - 71grader.blogspot.com (In norwegian)
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