Saltnes, Østfold, Norway Explained

Saltnes
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:2,173

Saltnes is a village mostly situated in the municipality of Råde, Norway. Its population in 2015 was 2,173, of which 89 people live within the border of the neighboring municipality, Fredrikstad.[1]

The etymology of the name derives from harvesting of salt in the area several hundred years ago.

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59.2833°N 55°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/statistikker/beftett/aar/2015-12-11 Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality. 1 January 2015