Maurangerfjord Explained

Maurangsfjorden
Other Name:Maurangerfjorden
Pushpin Map:Vestland#Norway
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the fjord
Location:Vestland county, Norway
Coords:60.1093°N 6.1855°W
Outflow:Hardangerfjorden
Basin Countries:Norway
Cities:Ænes, Sundal

Maurangerfjord or Maurangsfjorden is a fjord in Kvinnherad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 12km (07miles) long fjord is a small branch off of the main Hardangerfjorden. The inner end of the Maurangsfjorden branches into the Nordrepollen and Austrepollen. There are several villages located along the fjord: Ænes, Sundal, Austrepollen, Nordrepollen, and Gjetingsdalen. The Mauranger Hydroelectric Power Station is located in the village of Austrepollen.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Maurangerfjorden . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 27 August 2011 .