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Sviland

Bydel Sviland
Borough
View of the local church
View of the local church
Coat of arms of Bydel Sviland
Coat of arms
Location within Sandnes municipality
Location within Sandnes municipality
Coordinates: 58°50′N 05°50′E / 58.833°N 5.833°E / 58.833; 5.833Coordinates: 58°50′N 05°50′E / 58.833°N 5.833°E / 58.833; 5.833
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Rogaland
District Jæren
City Sandnes
Area
 • Total 68.6 km2 (26.5 sq mi)
Elevation 52 m (171 ft)
Population (2016)
 • Total 1,193
 • Density 17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 4308 Sandnes

Sviland is a borough of the city of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the rural southeastern part of the municipality. With a population (2016) of only 1,193, the borough is one of the least populous of all the boroughs in Sandnes. On the other hand, Sviland borough is 68.6 square kilometres (26.5 sq mi), making it the second largest borough by area. Sviland Chapel is located in the borough.

Home of the legendary Norwegian race horse Rex Rodney, winner of the 1986 Elitloppet.


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