Balmi River
The Balmi River: 8 (Norwegian: Balmielva or simply Balmi) is a river in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway. It flows about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) from one lake and empties into another: from Kjelvatnet (Lule Sami: Giebbnejávrre or Giebnejávri) at an elevation of 510 meters (1,670 ft) north to Langvatnet at an elevation of 127 meters (417 ft). The river has a drainage basin of 439 square kilometers (169 sq mi). The river is located a short distance south of the village of Sulitjelma and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of the Fauske.
| Balmi River | |
|---|---|
Location of the river Balmi River (Norway) | |
| Native name | Balmielva (Norwegian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| Municipality | Fauske |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kjelvatnet |
| • location | Fauske, Norway |
| • coordinates | 67.07579°N 16.04635°E |
| • elevation | 510 metres (1,670 ft) |
| Mouth | Langvatnet |
• location | Fauske, Norway |
• coordinates | 67.1215°N 16.09299°E |
• elevation | 127 metres (417 ft) |
| Length | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
| Basin size | 439 km2 (169 sq mi) |
The Fagerli and Daja hydroelectric power stations, operated by Salten Kraftsamband, are located on the river.
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