Ramsund | |
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Village | |
Location in Nordland | |
Coordinates: 68°30′02″N 16°29′09″E / 68.50056°N 16.48583°ECoordinates: 68°30′02″N 16°29′09″E / 68.50056°N 16.48583°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Ofoten |
Municipality | Tjeldsund |
Area | |
• Total | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 305 |
• Density | 545/km2 (1,410/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Post Code | 9442 Ramsund |
Ramsund is a village in the municipality of Tjeldsund in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the eastern shore of the Ramsundet strait, just south of the Ramsund Bridge. The 0.56-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2013) of 305. The population density is 545 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,410/sq mi).Ramsund Chapel is located in this village. There is also a military base located south of the village that is the base for the Marinejegerkommandoen unit.