Å | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 69°04′44″N 16°59′59″E / 69.07889°N 16.99972°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Troms |
District | Midt-Troms |
Municipality | Senja Municipality |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 132 |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+02:00 ( CEST) |
Post Code | 9392 Stonglandseidet |
Å is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is home to 132 residents (2001). [2] The village is about 36 kilometres (22 mi) across the Vågsfjorden from the city of Harstad. There is a daycare in Å, the school, church, and stores, however, are located 8 km (5.0 mi) to the east in the neighboring village of Stonglandseidet.
The village of Å is located on the southern part of the island of Senja. The village is located near the Åvatnet lake and is in the Ådalen valley. A small river flows from the lake through the village and into the fjord. Å is located at the base of the 396-metre (1,299 ft) tall mountain, Åkollen. About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the west is Skrollsvika where there is a ferry connection to Harstad.
The village (originally a farm) was first mentioned in 1610 ("Aa"). The name is from Old Norse á, which means "(small) river". [3]
Å | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 69°04′44″N 16°59′59″E / 69.07889°N 16.99972°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Troms |
District | Midt-Troms |
Municipality | Senja Municipality |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 132 |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+02:00 ( CEST) |
Post Code | 9392 Stonglandseidet |
Å is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is home to 132 residents (2001). [2] The village is about 36 kilometres (22 mi) across the Vågsfjorden from the city of Harstad. There is a daycare in Å, the school, church, and stores, however, are located 8 km (5.0 mi) to the east in the neighboring village of Stonglandseidet.
The village of Å is located on the southern part of the island of Senja. The village is located near the Åvatnet lake and is in the Ådalen valley. A small river flows from the lake through the village and into the fjord. Å is located at the base of the 396-metre (1,299 ft) tall mountain, Åkollen. About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the west is Skrollsvika where there is a ferry connection to Harstad.
The village (originally a farm) was first mentioned in 1610 ("Aa"). The name is from Old Norse á, which means "(small) river". [3]