Straumsnes, Fauske

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.[3]

Straumsnes

Strømsnes / Valnesfjord
Village
View of the village
Straumsnes
Location in Nordland
Straumsnes
Straumsnes (Norway)
Coordinates: 67.2995°N 15.1856°E / 67.2995; 15.1856
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictSalten
MunicipalityFauske
Area
  Total0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total486
  Density797/km2 (2,060/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8215 Valnesfjord

The 0.61-square-kilometre (150-acre) village has a population (2018) of 486 and a population density of 797 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,060/sq mi).[1] Valnesfjord Church is located on the southern side of the village area.

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