Valnesfjord

Straumsnes Strømsnes / Valnesfjord
Village
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Coordinates: 67°17′58″N 15°11′07″E / 67.29944°N 15.18528°E / 67.29944; 15.18528Coordinates: 67°17′58″N 15°11′07″E / 67.29944°N 15.18528°E / 67.29944; 15.18528
Country	Norway
Region	Northern Norway
County	Nordland
District	Salten
Municipality	Fauske
Area
• Total	0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Population (2013)
• Total	475
• Density	779/km2 (2,020/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+01:00)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code	8215 Valnesfjord

Straumsnes or Strømsnes is a village in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the Valnesfjord area of Fauske. The town of Fauske lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the east and the town of Bodø lies about 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the west. The village sits just inland of Skjerstad Fjord, along the southern shore of the lake Valnesfjordvatnet.

The 0.61-square-kilometre (150-acre) village has a population (2013) of 475. The population density of the village area is 779 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,020/sq mi).Valnesfjord Church is located on the southern side of the village area.