Nesna (village)

Nowadays, Nesna (village) is a topic that attracts the attention of many people around the world. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Nesna (village) has been the subject of numerous debates and has aroused great interest in different fields. Whether due to its historical relevance, its influence on popular culture or its importance in science and technology, Nesna (village) is a phenomenon that continues to intrigue experts and fans alike. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Nesna (village) and analyze its impact in different areas, in order to better understand its meaning and its reach in contemporary society.

Nesna
Village
View of the village
View of the village
Map
Nesna is located in Nordland
Nesna
Nesna
Nesna is located in Norway
Nesna
Nesna
Coordinates: 66°11′54″N 13°01′06″E / 66.1982°N 13.0184°E / 66.1982; 13.0184
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictHelgeland
MunicipalityNesna Municipality
Area
 • Total
1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Elevation10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
1,346
 • Density1,246/km2 (3,230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8700 Nesna

Nesna[3] is the administrative centre of Nesna Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on a peninsula on the mainland of Norway, along the Nesnakroken strait, just north of the Ranfjorden and south of the Sjona fjord. The Norwegian County Road 17 crosses the Ranfjorden on a ferry which docks in the village before heading north along the coastline. Nesna has regular ferry connections to the nearby islands of Handnesøya, Hugla, and Tomma.[4]

The 1.08-square-kilometre (270-acre) village has a population (2023) of 1,346 and a population density of 1,246 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,230/sq mi).[1]

Nesna Church is located in the village, and the village is also host to a campus of Nord University.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2023-12-23). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Nesna (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  3. ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  4. ^ a b Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2016-03-25). "Nesna – tettsted". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2019-02-03.