Straumen, Nordland

Coordinates: 67°20′53″N 15°35′50″E / 67.3481°N 15.5972°E / 67.3481; 15.5972
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Straumen
Village
Region
Northern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictSalten
MunicipalitySørfold
Area
 • Total1.05 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total892
 • Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8226 Straumen

Straumen is the

European route E06 highway. The lake Straumvatnet lies on the southeastern side of the village, and the town of Fauske lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the southwest.[3]

The 1.05-square-kilometre (260-acre) village has a population (2018) of 892, which gives the village a population density of 850 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,200/sq mi).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Straumen, Sørfold (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Straumen – Sørfold"
    (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-04-16.