Hamnvik
Hamnvik is the administrative centre of Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The 0.7-square-kilometre (170-acre) village has a population (2017) of 474 which gives the village a population density of 677 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,750/sq mi).
Hamnvik | |
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Village | |
View of the village | |
Hamnvik Location of the village Hamnvik Hamnvik (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Municipality | Ibestad Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 474 |
| • Density | 677/km2 (1,750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9450 Hamnvik |
The village is located at the western end of the Ibestad Tunnel, which is part of a ferry-free road connection to the mainland. Ibestad Church is also located in Hamnvik. The village is the commercial centre of the municipality with several stores, doctors, nursing homes, and schools.
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