Blakstad, Aust-Agder
| Blakstad, Aust-Agder | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Sørlandet |
| County | Aust-Agder |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Nidelva river running through Blakstad
Blakstad is a village which is the administrative centre of the municipality of Froland in Aust-Agder county, Norway. It is located along the river Nidelva, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of the city of Arendal.[1] The village has grown together with the neighboring village of Osedalen, and the combined population (2009) is 2,083. The village area covers about 2.15 square kilometres (0.83 sq mi).[2]
The Arendal Line, a branch of the Sørland Line and part of the Norwegian State Railways stops at the Blakstad Station.
References
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Blakstad – tettsted" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2009). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
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