Central Hålogaland

Central Hålogaland (Norwegian: Midtre Hålogland) is a district of Northern Norway constituting the traditional districts of Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesterålen and Southern Troms. It has a population of 117,000,^[1] with the largest towns being Harstad (23,000) and Narvik (18,000). Smaller towns which act as regional centers include Svolvær, Sortland, and Leknes.^[2] The district covers 23 municipalities and an area of 11,600 square kilometers (4,500 sq mi). The Norwegian Police Service has Central Hålogaland as a police district with head office in Harstad.^[1]

Transport

The main road through the district is

regional airports, Narvik, Svolvær, Stokmarknes, Leknes, Værøy and Røst. Narvik is connected to the Swedish railway network with the Ofoten Line.^[2] The district has 17 ports and 14 ferry services.^[1]

^ ^a ^b ^c "Om oss" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Police Service. 21 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-12-20. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
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Ministry of Transport and Communications. 22 June 2011. p. 36. Archived from the original
(PDF) on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.

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