Grodås
| Grodås | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Grodås Location in Sogn og Fjordane county | |
| Coordinates: 61°58′00″N 06°31′32″E / 61.96667°N 6.52556°ECoordinates: 61°58′00″N 06°31′32″E / 61.96667°N 6.52556°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Hornindal Municipality |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.53 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 851/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Post Code | 6763 Grodås |
Grodås is the administrative centre of Hornindal Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located along the river Horndøla on the eastern end of the lake Hornindalsvatnet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southwest of the mountain Hornindalsrokken. The village sits at the eastern end of the Kviven Tunnel, part of the new route for the European route E39 highway.
The 0.53-square-kilometre (130-acre) village has a population (2013) of 451, giving the village a population density of 851 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,200/sq mi).[1]
The village area is a significant tourist destination. The natural beauty of the mountains and lake are a big draw. It is also home to the Anders Svor sculpture museum. Hornindal Church is located in the village. The industries located in the Grodås area include wood and furniture making as well as vacation home construction.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Grodås" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ Store norske leksikon. "Grodås" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-07-11.