Other villages in the municipality include Bjørnskinn, Bleik, Dverberg, Fiskenes, Fornes, Nordmela, Risøyhamn, Skarstein, Å, Åknes, and Åse.

The first element is the genitive case of the old uncompounded name of the island Ǫmd which has an unknown meaning.

This means the arms have a field (background) that is divided by a line called a schnecke (a swirling counter-clockwise spiral design that is looks like a wave).

The field located below the line has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

Andøya Space supports research as well as providing educational programming and military work.

The municipality also consists of smaller skerries including Bleiksøya, Vomma, and Stavaøyan.

Forfjorddalen nature reserve on Hinnøya has some of the oldest pine trees in Scandinavia, some more than 700 years old.

The bird cliff at Bleiksøya, outside of Bleik, is a spectacular and photogenic landmark outside the northern part of Andøya, with many species of seabirds including puffin.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Andøy is made up of 23 representatives that are elected to four year terms.

Here is a list of people who have held this position:[34] The Hurtigruten boat stops at Risøyhamn in Andøy.

By car, you reach Andøy on Norwegian County Road 82, northbound from Sortland.