Degnepoll

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Degnepoll is a community in the municipality of Vågsøy in the county of Sogn og Fjordane in Norway.

The name could be roughly translated to small fjord arm of the parish clerc.

The postal code for Degnepoll is 6718 Deknepollen. It had an estimated population of 260 in 2004. The main industry is fish processing and the main production facility produces fish oil and animal fodder. This factory was under construction during World War II and was totally destroyed during Operation Archery days before it could have been put into operation. Degnepoll has a combined post office, gas station and fast food vendor in addition to an electronics shop, two car dealerships and two super markets. Degnepollvatnet is a lake in Degnepoll.

Degnepoll is also a surname used by some families originating from the community or still living there.