Byrkjelo

Byrkjelo
Village

View of Byrkjelo
Byrkjelo

Location in Sogn og Fjordane county

Coordinates: 61°43′55″N 06°30′31″E / 61.73194°N 6.50861°E / 61.73194; 6.50861Coordinates: 61°43′55″N 06°30′31″E / 61.73194°N 6.50861°E / 61.73194; 6.50861
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Sogn og Fjordane
District Nordfjord
Municipality Gloppen
Area[1]
  Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 286
  Density 584/km2 (1,510/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 6826 Byrkjelo

Byrkjelo is a village in the municipality of Gloppen in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located about halfway between the villages of Sandane (in Gloppen) and Skei (in Jølster) along the European route E39 highway. The village of Re lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the west and the small village of Egge lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the south. The 0.49-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2013) of 286, giving the village a population density of 584 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,510/sq mi).[1]

View of Byrkjelo Stadium

Byrkjelo is located near the great Jostedalsbreen National Park, the Myklebustbreen glacier, and the lake Breimsvatn. Byrkjelo Stadium is used for several large athletic competitions each year. One of the largest dairy factories in Western Norway is located in Byrkjelo. It is operated by Tine.[2]

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