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Steinhovden
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Western Norway |
County | Sogn og Fjordane |
District | Sunnfjord |
Municipality | Flora |
Elevation[1] | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 119 |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Post Code | 6940 |
Steinhovden is a village with 119 inhabitants in the municipality of Flora in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway.[2] The village is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of Nyttingnes and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Eikefjord. The village area is divided into 6 farm areas: Seljeset, Høyvik, Holmesund, Steinhovden, Steinvik and Hopen. The chairman of area is now trying to get a windmillpark built to produce electrical energy for the community. The nearby Skårafjæra area is a popular place for tourists. The hunting season begins 11 September and hunters may go after deer, seal, and whales.
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There are many sporting opportunities in Steinhovden including [[association football, speed skating, cross-country skiing,*swimming, skin diving, polo, figure skating, and race walking