Holvik, Vågsøy

Holvik
—  Village  —
Holvik
Location in Sogn og Fjordane
Coordinates:
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Sogn og Fjordane
District Nordfjord
Municipality Vågsøy
Area[1]
 • Total 0.25 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Population (2007)[1]
 • Total 335
Time zone CET (UTC+01)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02)
Post Code 6700

Holvik (also spelled Holevik or Holvika) is a small village on the south side of the island of Vågsøy in the municipality of Vågsøy in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is situated along the Vågsfjorden about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the town of Måløy and about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) east of the village of Vågsvåg. The population (2009) of Holvik was 336.[1]

During World War II, Operation Archery took place in and around Holvik and Måløy.

References

  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2009). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.". http://www.ssb.no/beftett_en/tab-2009-06-16-01-en.html.