Vikevåg

Vikevåg
Village

View of the village
Vikevåg

Location in Rogaland county

Coordinates: 59°05′51″N 05°41′52″E / 59.09750°N 5.69778°E / 59.09750; 5.69778Coordinates: 59°05′51″N 05°41′52″E / 59.09750°N 5.69778°E / 59.09750; 5.69778
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Rogaland
District Ryfylke
Municipality Rennesøy
Area[1]
  Total 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 2 m (7 ft)
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 946
  Density 1,660/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 4150 Rennesøy

Vikevåg is the administrative centre of Rennesøy municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located on the south side of the island of Rennesøy. The northern end of the Mastrafjord Tunnel lies at Vikevåg. The tunnel is part of the European route E39 highway. Hausken Church is located in Vikevåg.[3]

The 0.57-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2014) of 946, giving the village a population density of 1,660 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,300/sq mi).[1]

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