Sand, Rogaland

This article is about the village in Suldal, Norway. For the former municipality in Rogaland county, Norway, see Sand (municipality).
Sand
Village

View of the village
Sand
Sand

Location in Rogaland county

Coordinates: 59°29′04″N 06°15′03″E / 59.48444°N 6.25083°E / 59.48444; 6.25083Coordinates: 59°29′04″N 06°15′03″E / 59.48444°N 6.25083°E / 59.48444; 6.25083
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Rogaland
District Ryfylke
Municipality Suldal
Area[1]
  Total 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 4 m (13 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 1,149
  Density 1,149/km2 (2,980/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 4230 Sand

Sand is the administrative centre of the municipality of Suldal in Rogaland county, Norway. The village lies on the shore of the Sandsfjorden at the mouth of the river Suldalslågen, just south of the mouth of the Hylsfjorden. The 1-square-kilometre (250-acre) village has a population (2013) of 1149, giving the village a population density of 1,149 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,980/sq mi).[1][3]

The Norwegian National Road 13 runs through the eastern part of the village. Sand Church is also located in the village.[3]

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