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This article is about the village in Bremanger, Norway. For the river in Bremanger, see Svelgen (river).
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Village in Western Norway, Norway
Svelgen
Village
Svelgen is located in VestlandSvelgenSvelgenLocation of the villageShow map of VestlandSvelgen is located in NorwaySvelgenSvelgenSvelgen (Norway)Show map of Norway
Coordinates: 61°46′11″N 5°17′43″E / 61.7698°N 5.2954°E / 61.7698; 5.2954
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityBremanger Municipality
Area
 • Total0.98 km (0.38 sq mi)
Elevation2 m (7 ft)
Population
 • Total1,207
 • Density1,232/km (3,190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code6723 Svelgen

Svelgen is the administrative centre of Bremanger Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located at the eastern end of the Nordgulen fjord and at the mouth of the Svelgselva river. The Bortne Tunnel is located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of the village, connecting it to the northern parts of the municipality.

The 0.98-square-kilometre (240-acre) village has a population (2018) of 1,207 and a population density of 1,232 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,190/sq mi).

Prior to 1912, the area had no name, other than calling it the end of the Nordgulen fjord or by some of the three local farms. In 1912, the village area was named Svelgen, after the nearby river Svelgselva. Since 1917, a large smelting plant in Svelgen has been a cornerstone business for the village. The plant is currently owned by Elkem. Svelgen Chapel is the local church—part of the national Church of Norway.

References

  1. ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. "Weather forecast forSvelgen, Bremanger (Sogn og Fjordane)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
  3. "Svelgen - tettsted". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-06-13.


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