Ågotnes
Ågotnes is a village in Øygarden municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The industrial village is located on northern part of the island of Store Sotra, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of the city of Bergen. The village of Landro (and Landro Church) lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the northwest. Ågotnes serves as a commercial centre for the northern part of Sotra. It is the site of a primary school, sports facilities, fire station, and health clinic. It is also a main supply base for the oil industry.[3]
Ågotnes | |
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Village | |
  Ågotnes Location in Hordaland county  Ågotnes Ågotnes (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 60°24′11″N 05°01′09″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Hordaland |
| District | Midhordland |
| Municipality | Øygarden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,821 |
| • Density | 1,114/km2 (2,890/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5363 Ågotnes |
The 3.43-square-kilometre (850-acre) village has a population (2016) of 3,821 which gives the village a population density of 1,114 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,890/sq mi).[1]
References
- Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2016). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- "Ågotnes, Fjell (Hordaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- Store norske leksikon. "Ågotnes" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2014-12-05.
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