Nordfjord Explained

Nordfjord
Settlement Type:District
Seat Type:Adm. Center
Seat:Måløy
Population Demonym:Nordfjording
Area Total Km2:3472
Population Total:28816
Population As Of:2005
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Norway
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Vestland
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Vestlandet

Nordfjord (English: Northern fjord—in contrast to Sunnfjord) is a traditional district of Norway.

Geography

The region is located in the northern part of Vestland county in Western Norway. It centers on the Nordfjorden and it comprises the municipalities of Selje, Vågsøy, Bremanger, Eid, Gloppen, Hornindal, and Stryn. The Nordfjord region covers an area of about and is home to a population (2010) of approximately 32,464.[1]

The fjord is the sixth longest in Norway stretching from the island of Husevågøy at the mouth to the village of Loen at the other end. The region encompasses the rough coastline of the Stadlandet peninsula to the Jostedalsbreen, Europe's largest mainland glacier. The region also includes the lake Hornindalsvatnet, Europe's deepest lake at . The glacier Briksdalsbreen is particularly scenic. The Stryn area provides year-round alpine skiing, and there are numerous old fishing communities along the fjord going back to pre-Viking times.[2]

Population

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Store norske leksikon . Nordfjordområdet . Store norske leksikon . no . 2013-09-14.
  2. Web site: Store norske leksikon . Store norske leksikon . Nordfjorden . no . 2013-09-14.