Gladstad

Gladstad
Village
Gladstad

Location in Nordland

Coordinates: 65°40′38″N 11°57′40″E / 65.67722°N 11.96111°E / 65.67722; 11.96111Coordinates: 65°40′38″N 11°57′40″E / 65.67722°N 11.96111°E / 65.67722; 11.96111
Country Norway
Region Northern Norway
County Nordland
District Helgeland
Municipality Vega
Area[1]
  Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 13 m (43 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 292
  Density 596/km2 (1,540/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 8980 Vega

Gladstad is the administrative centre of the municipality of Vega in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the central part of the island of Vega, about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southeast of the village of Holand. The 0.49-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2013) of 292. The population density is 596 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,540/sq mi).[1][3] Vega Church is located in Gladstad.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
  2. "Gladstad" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Gladstad" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-11-10.


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