Hamnvik
| Hamnvik | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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View of the village | |
  Hamnvik  Hamnvik Location in Troms | |
| Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°ECoordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Municipality | Ibestad |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.71 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 464 |
| • Density | 654/km2 (1,690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9450 Hamnvik |
Hamnvik is the administrative centre of the municipality of Ibestad in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The 0.71-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2013) of 464, which gives the village a population density of 654 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,690/sq mi).[1]
The village is located at the western end of the Ibestad Tunnel, which is part of a ferry-free road connection to the mainland. Ibestad Church is also located in Hamnvik. The village is the commercial centre of the municipality with several stores, doctors, nursing homes, and schools.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Hamnvik, Ibestad" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Hamnvik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-09-08.
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