Myre, Øksnes
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| Myre | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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  Myre | |
| Coordinates: 68°54′50″N 15°04′42″E / 68.91389°N 15.07833°ECoordinates: 68°54′50″N 15°04′42″E / 68.91389°N 15.07833°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Vesterålen |
| Municipality | Øksnes |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.73 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,994 |
| • Density | 1,153/km2 (2,990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 8445 Myre |
Myrè is the administrative centre of the municipality of Øksnes in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the northwestern part of the island of Langøya in the Vesterålen archipelago. Myre is one of the largest fishing villages in all of Norway. Myre Church is located in this village.
The 1.73-square-kilometre (430-acre) village has a population (2011) of 1,994. The population density of the village is 1,153 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,990 /sq mi).[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2011). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Myre" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Myre" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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