Vatne, Rogaland

For other uses, see Vatne (disambiguation).
Vatne
Village
Vatne

Location in Rogaland county

Coordinates: 58°51′22″N 05°47′13″E / 58.85611°N 5.78694°E / 58.85611; 5.78694Coordinates: 58°51′22″N 05°47′13″E / 58.85611°N 5.78694°E / 58.85611; 5.78694
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Rogaland
District Jæren
Municipality Sandnes
Area[1]
  Total 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 38 m (125 ft)
Population (2015)[1]
  Total 936
  Density 1,872/km2 (4,850/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 4309 Sandnes

Vatne is a village in Sandnes municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village lies in the borough of Hana, just about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the city centre of Sandnes. It is considered a part of the Stavanger/Sandnes urban area.[3] The 0.5-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2015) of 936, giving the village a population density of 1,872 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,850/sq mi).[1] The Vatneleiren military base is located in Vatne.

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