Alsvåg
| Alsvåg | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
|
View of the village | |
  Alsvåg Location in Nordland | |
| Coordinates: 68°54′06″N 15°16′46″E / 68.90167°N 15.27944°ECoordinates: 68°54′06″N 15°16′46″E / 68.90167°N 15.27944°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Vesterålen |
| Municipality | Øksnes |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 331 |
| • Density | 1,003/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 8432 Alsvåg |
| Climate | Cfc |
Alsvåg is a village in the municipality of Øksnes in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the western bank of the Gavlefjorden on the island of Langøya. It is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of the municipal centre of Myre. Alsvåg Church is located in this village.[3]
The 0.33-square-kilometre (82-acre) village has a population (2013) of 331. The population density of the village is 1,003 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,600/sq mi).[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Alsvåg" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Alsvåg" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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