Tomrefjord
For the fjord in Vestnes, Norway, see Tomrefjorden.
| Tomra Tomrefjord | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Tomra Location in Møre og Romsdal | |
| Coordinates: 62°34′52″N 06°55′51″E / 62.58111°N 6.93083°ECoordinates: 62°34′52″N 06°55′51″E / 62.58111°N 6.93083°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| District | Romsdal |
| Municipality | Vestnes Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.41 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,183 |
| • Density | 839/km2 (2,170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 6393 Tomrefjord |
Tomra or Tomrefjord is a village located in Vestnes Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located just south of the village of Vik at the end of the Tomrefjorden. The village of Fiksdal lies 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the northwest. The 1.41-square-kilometre (350-acre) village has a population (2013) of 1,183; giving the village a population density of 839 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,170/sq mi).[1]
Businessman Bjørn Rune Gjelsten is from Tomrefjord, and footballer Kjetil Rekdal went to school there. Also situated in Tomrefjord is the shipyard VARD Langsten, which is the quintessential cornerstone of the community.
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Tomra" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
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