Misvær is a village in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located at the end of the Misværfjorden, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of the town of Bodø in the Skjerstad district of Bodø. The 0.48-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2011) of 245. The population density is 510 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,300/sq mi).[1]
Misvær | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 67.1187°N 14.9992°E / 67.1187; 14.9992 | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Salten |
Municipality | Bodø Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 0.48 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 245 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 8100 Misvær |
Website | www |
Misvær was the administrative centre of the former municipality of Skjerstad. Misvær Church is located in the village. The Oldereid Hydroelectric Power Station stands northwest of Misvær.
Misvær has its own weather station where accurate weather conditions are updated every 10 minutes. Historical weather data from the village is also available.
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