Hamnvik
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Village | |
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  Hamnvik  Hamnvik | |
| Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Municipality | Ibestad Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 446 |
| • Density | 646/km2 (1,670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9450 Hamnvik |
Hamnvik,[3] also known as Ibestad (Norwegian) or Ivvárstádik (Northern Sami)[4] is the administrative centre of Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The 0.69-square-kilometre (170-acre) village has a population (2023) of 446 and a population density of 646 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,670/sq mi).[1]
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.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2023-12-23). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Hamnvik, Ibestad" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Hamnvik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-09-08.