Forsøl
| Forsøl | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
|
View of the village | |
  Forsøl Location in Finnmark | |
| Coordinates: 70°43′18″N 23°48′22″E / 70.72167°N 23.80611°ECoordinates: 70°43′18″N 23°48′22″E / 70.72167°N 23.80611°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Finnmark |
| District | Vest-Finnmark |
| Municipality | Hammerfest |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.14 km2 (0.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 1,650/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9600 Hammerfest |
Forsøl is a fishing village in Hammerfest Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island of Kvaløya, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the town of Hammerfest. The 0.14-square-kilometre (35-acre) village has a population (2013) of 231, giving the village a population density of 1,650 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,300/sq mi).[1]
German observation post in the hills overlooking Forsøl during the Second World War
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.".
- ↑ "Forsøl" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
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