Strand | |
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Village | |
Location in Nordland | |
Coordinates: 68°41′50″N 15°26′58″E / 68.69722°N 15.44944°ECoordinates: 68°41′50″N 15°26′58″E / 68.69722°N 15.44944°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Vesterålen |
Municipality | Sortland |
Area | |
• Total | 0.42 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 629 |
• Density | 1,498/km2 (3,880/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
Post Code | 8400 Sortland |
Strand is a village in the municipality of Sortland in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the island of Hinnøya at the eastern end of the Sortland Bridge which crosses the Sortlandsundet strait and connects to the town of Sortland on Langøya island. It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of the village of Sigerfjord. The 0.42-square-kilometre (100-acre) village has a population (2013) of 629. The population density is 1,498 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,880/sq mi).