Tovik
| Tovik | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Tovik  Tovik Location in Troms | |
| Coordinates: 68°40′45″N 16°52′10″E / 68.67917°N 16.86944°ECoordinates: 68°40′45″N 16°52′10″E / 68.67917°N 16.86944°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Municipality | Skånland |
| Elevation[1] | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9445 Tovik |
Tovik is a village in the municipality of Skånland in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland at the entrance of the two fjords; Astafjorden and Vågsfjorden, and at a distance of about 35 km from Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes. Tovik's population (2001) is 151.[2][3]
A characteristic feature of this village is the curved mole (or breakwater) which accommodates smaller vessels, as well as a pier for guest boats. There is also a gas/petrol station which provides for general groceries. Tovik Church was built in 1905 and serving the central part of Skånland.
References
- ↑ "Tovik" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ Statistisk sentralbyrå (2001). "Folke- og boligtellingen 2001, kommune- og bydelshefter 1913 Skånland" (PDF) (in Norwegian).
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Tovik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-03-31.
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