Bryggja

Bryggja is a village in southwestern part of Stad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.[3] It is located on the mainland, along the northern shore of the Nordfjorden. The village is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the urban areas of MåløyDeknepollenTennebø in Kinn Municipality and it is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of the village of Stårheim. The small village of Totland lies just west of Bryggja.[4]

Bryggja
Village
Bryggja
Location in Vestland county
Bryggja
Bryggja (Norway)
Coordinates: 61.9384°N 5.4303°E / 61.9384; 5.4303
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityStad Municipality
Area
  Total0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total317
  Density793/km2 (2,050/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6711 Bryggja

The 0.4-square-kilometre (99-acre) village has a population (2018) of 317 and a population density of 793 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,050/sq mi).[1]

History

On 1 January 2020, the Totland - Maurstad - Bryggja areas were transferred from Vågsøy Municipality to the newly created Stad Municipality.[5]

Notable residents

References


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