Hamnvik | |
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Village | |
View of the village
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Location in Troms | |
Coordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°ECoordinates: 68°46′41″N 17°10′28″E / 68.77806°N 17.17444°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Troms |
District | Central Hålogaland |
Municipality | Ibestad |
Area | |
• Total | 0.71 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 464 |
• Density | 654/km2 (1,690/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Post Code | 9450 Hamnvik |
Hamnvik is the administrative centre of the municipality of Ibestad in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The 0.71-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2013) of 464, which gives the village a population density of 654 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,690/sq mi).
The village is located at the western end of the Ibestad Tunnel, which is part of a ferry-free road connection to the mainland. Ibestad Church is also located in Hamnvik. The village is the commercial centre of the municipality with several stores, doctors, nursing homes, and schools.