Breivikbotn
| Breivikbotn | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Breivikbotn Location in Finnmark | |
| Coordinates: 70°35′19″N 22°17′05″E / 70.58861°N 22.28472°ECoordinates: 70°35′19″N 22°17′05″E / 70.58861°N 22.28472°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Finnmark |
| District | Vest-Finnmark |
| Municipality | Hasvik |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.34 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 900/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9593 Breivikbotn |
Breivikbotn is the administrative centre of the municipality of Hasvik in Finnmark county, Norway. It is an old trading post and fishing village that is located on the western end of the island of Sørøya. The village lies along Norwegian County Road 822 in the central part of the municipality. The village of Hasvik lies about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the south, Dønnesfjord lies about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the northeast, and Sørvær lies about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.
The 0.34-square-kilometre (84-acre) village has a population (2013) of 306, which gives the village a population density of 900 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,300/sq mi).[1] Breivikbotn Chapel is located in this village.
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Breivikbotn" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
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