| Byrkjelo | |
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| — Village — | |
| Byrkjelo stadium | |
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Byrkjelo
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Gloppen |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.62 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 489/km2 (1,266.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 6826 |
Byrkjelo is a village in the municipality of Gloppen in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located about halfway between the villages of Sandane (in Gloppen) and Skei (in Jølster) along the highway E39. The small village of Egge is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Byrkjelo. The 0.62 square kilometres (150 acres) village had a population of 303 in 2009.[1]
Byrkjelo is located near the great Jostedalsbreen National Park, Myklebustbreen glacier, and the lake Breimsvatn. Byrkjelo Stadium is used for several large athletic competitions each year. One of the largest dairy factories in Western Norway is located in Byrkjelo. It is operated by Tine.[2]