Vangsvik
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 Vangsvik / Vangsvika
Vangsvik / Vangsvika
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| Coordinates: 69°10′14″N 17°44′02″E / 69.17056°N 17.73389°ECoordinates: 69°10′14″N 17°44′02″E / 69.17056°N 17.73389°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Midt-Troms |
| Municipality | Tranøy |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 9304 Vangsvik |
Vangsvik or Vangsvika is a village in the municipality of Tranøy in Troms county, Norway. The village, which is the administrative centre of the municipality, has a population of about 350. The village has a school, Vangsvik Chapel, store, and medical office. There is also a large fish farming facility nearby. The Senja Rutebil (bus company) has its headquarters in Vangsvik.
Vangsvik is located on the south side of the island of Senja, along the Solbergfjorden. It is about 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of the town of Finnsnes in neighboring Lenvik municipality. Vangsvik is also about 32 km (20 mi) northeast of the village of Stonglandseidet and about 40 km (25 mi) from the village of Å.
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