Skjervøy (village)
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| Skjervøy | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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  Skjervøy | |
| Coordinates: 70°01′52″N 20°58′17″E / 70.03111°N 20.97139°ECoordinates: 70°01′52″N 20°58′17″E / 70.03111°N 20.97139°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Nord-Troms |
| Municipality | Skjervøy |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,316 |
| • Density | 1,782/km2 (4,620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9180 Skjervøy |
Skjervøy is a village and the administrative centre in the municipality of Skjervøy in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Skjervøya along the Kvænangen, near the mouth of the Reisafjorden. The 1.3-square-kilometre (320-acre) village has a population (2012) of 2,316, which gives the village a population density of 1,782 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,620 /sq mi).[1]
View of the village
The village is based around the fishing industry. It is a stop on the Hurtigruten express boats. The historic Skjervøy Church is located in this village. The village is connected to the mainland by the Skattørsundet Bridge (which connects to Kågen island) and then the Maursund Tunnel (which connects Kågen to the mainland).[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2012). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Skjervøy" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Skjervøy – tettstedet" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-12-23.
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