Selje (village)
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| Selje | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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  Selje | |
| Coordinates: 62°02′39″N 05°20′50″E / 62.04417°N 5.34722°ECoordinates: 62°02′39″N 05°20′50″E / 62.04417°N 5.34722°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Selje Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 708 |
| • Density | 874/km2 (2,260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 6740 Selje |
Selje is the administrative centre of Selje Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located at the southwestern base of the Stadlandet peninsula at the entrance to the Moldefjorden. The village lies about 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the town of Måløy and about 65 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of the town of Ålesund. The small island of Selja lies just off the coast of the village. The 0.81-square-kilometre (200-acre) village has a population (2012) of 708, giving the village a population density of 874 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,260 /sq mi).[1] Selje Church is located in the village.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2012). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Selje" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Selje tettsted" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2013-09-11.
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