Gausvik

Gausvik
Gausvika
Village

View of the local school
Gausvik

Location in Troms

Coordinates: 68°36′47″N 16°30′46″E / 68.61306°N 16.51278°E / 68.61306; 16.51278Coordinates: 68°36′47″N 16°30′46″E / 68.61306°N 16.51278°E / 68.61306; 16.51278
Country Norway
Region Northern Norway
County Troms
District Central Hålogaland
Municipality Harstad
Elevation[1] 16 m (52 ft)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 9430 Sandtorg

Gausvik or Gausvika is a village in the municipality of Harstad in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the northeastern part of the large island of Hinnøya, along the Tjeldsundet, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the town of Harstad. The European route E10 highway passes through the village, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the Tjeldsund Bridge. Gausvik Church is located in this village.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Gausvik" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
  2. ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Gausvik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-08-27.


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