| Eivindvik | |
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Eivindvik
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Sunnfjord |
| Municipality | Gulen |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.42 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 631/km2 (1,634.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 5966 |
Eivindvik is the administrative centre of the municipality of Gulen in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland, along the north shore of the Gulafjord, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of Dingja (and the lake Dingevatn), about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northwest of Dalsøyra, and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of Byrknes. The 0.42-square-kilometre (100-acre) village has a population (2009) of 265.[1]
This area has an ancient history, since the Gulating met in this area in the years 900—1300, creating laws which governed most of Western Norway.[3]
The municipality of Gulen was originally named after this village. There have been many spelling variations throughout the past few centuries: Evindvig, Evenvig, or Evenvik. The name of the municipality was officially changed to Gulen on 1 July 1890, but the village name remained as Eivindvik.