Kolnes

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Kolnes is a mainly residential area located on the mainland part of the Karmøy municipality in Norway. It is located on the west side of the Førre fjord, south of the Førre community.

Kolnes has experienced rapid growth. Between 1970 and 2013 the population has increased by 87%.[1] The municipality is planning further growth in the area by opening up 1700 sites for residential housing that is expected to increase the population from 1500 to 4500 between 2012 and 2027.[2]

Rogaland fylkesvei (county road) 832 is the main route through Kolnes, running between Aksnes in the south and Skre in the north where it meets E134. The community is served by Kolumbus bus line 24 six days a week.

Coordinates: 58°54′N 5°35′E / 58.900°N 5.583°E / 58.900; 5.583

References

  1. ↑ Eide, Anders L. (21 March 2013). "Mulighet å komme til sjøen" (in Norwegian). Karmøy municipality. Retrieved 23 March 2013. 
  2. ↑ Olaisen, Arnstein (7 March 2012). "Fra søvnig bygd til het potet" (in Norwegian). Haugesunds Avis. Retrieved 23 March 2013. 


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