Hamnvik

Hamnvik
Village

View of the village
Hamnvik
Hamnvik

Location in Troms

Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°E / 68.77806; 17.17444Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°E / 68.77806; 17.17444
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. 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
  2. "Hamnvik, Ibestad" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Hamnvik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-09-08.


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