Straumsnes, Fauske
Village in Northern Norway, Norway
Straumsnes Strømsnes / Valnesfjord | |
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Village | |
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67°17′58″N 15°11′08″E / 67.2995°N 15.1856°E / 67.2995; 15.1856 | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Salten |
Municipality | Fauske |
Area [1] | |
• Total | 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
Elevation [2] | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 486 |
• Density | 797/km2 (2,060/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 8215 Valnesfjord |
Straumsnes or Strømsnes is a village in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the Valnesfjord area of Fauske. The town of Fauske lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the east and the town of Bodø 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the west. The village sits just inland of Skjerstad Fjord, along the southern shore of the lake Valnesfjordvatnet.[3]
The 0.61-square-kilometre (150-acre) village has a population (2018) of 486 and a population density of 797 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,060/sq mi).[1] Valnesfjord Church is located on the southern side of the village area. The white, wooden structure from 1905 is the church for the Valnesfjord parish.
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Straumsnes, Fauske (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Straumsnes" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-04-03.
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