Kvalsund (Herøy)
Kvalsund is a village in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Nerlandsøya. Kvalsund is a fishing port with a sizable deep-water harbor, marina, and waterfront protected by breakwaters. Kvalsund is connected to the island of Bergsøya by the Nerlandsøy Bridge.
Population
The 0.57-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2018) of 575 and a population density of 1,009 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,610/sq mi).
| Year | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2001 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 438 | 448 | 450 | 494 | 524 |
Gallery
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Village of Kvalsund -
Port area of Kvalsund -
Marina and Harbor at Kvalsund
References
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Kvalsund, Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
- ^ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2015-09-12). "Kvalsund - tettsted i Herøy". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
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