Tovik

Tovik
Village
Tovik

Location in Troms

Coordinates: 68°40′45″N 16°52′10″E / 68.67917°N 16.86944°ECoordinates: 68°40′45″N 16°52′10″E / 68.67917°N 16.86944°E
Country Norway
Region Northern Norway
County Troms
District Central Hålogaland
Municipality Skånland
Elevation[1] 14 m (46 ft)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 9445 Tovik

Tovik is a village in the municipality of Skånland in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland at the entrance of the two fjords; Astafjorden and Vågsfjorden, and at a distance of about 35km from Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes. Tovik's population (2001) is 151.[2][3]

A characteristic feature of this village is the curved mole (or breakwater) which accommodates smaller vessels, as well as a pier for guest boats. There is also a gas/petrol station which provides for general groceries. Tovik Church was built in 1905 and serving the central part of Skånland.

References

  1. "Tovik" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  2. Statistisk sentralbyrå (2001). "Folke- og boligtellingen 2001, kommune- og bydelshefter 1913 Skånland" (PDF) (in Norwegian).
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Tovik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-03-31.