Bodø is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway, situated within the traditional region of Salten just north of the Arctic Circle. It serves as the administrative centre for both the municipality and the county, with its town acting as the capital of Nordland. The area features significant geography including the Skjerstadfjorden, the Saltstraumen tidal current, and numerous islands in the Vestfjorden, positioning it as a key location in Northern Norway.