Masfjorden

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Masfjorden kommune
County Hordaland
District Nordhordland
Municipality NO-1266
Administrative centre Masfjordnes
Mayor (2003) Håkon Matre (H)
Official language form Nynorsk
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Percentage
Ranked 191
556 km²
511 km²
0.17 %
Population
 - Total (2004)
 - Percentage
 - Change (10 years)
 - Density
Ranked 356
1,712
0.04 %
-7.0 %
3/km²
Coordinates 60°50′N 5°26′E
www.masfjorden.kommune.no

Data from Statistics Norway

Coordinates: 60°50′N 5°26′E

Masfjorden is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. The municipality is located around the fjord Masfjorden which almost divides the municipality completely into a north side and a south side. A cable ferry connects these two parts. This is the only cable ferry in Norway that transports vehicles.

The main population centre is located at Nordbygda on the north side. The local council however is located on the south side.


Municipalities of Hordaland Hordaland coat of arms

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