Tovik is a village in Tjeldsund Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland at the entrance of the two fjords; Astafjorden and Vågsfjorden, and at a distance of about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes. Tovik's population (2001) is 151.[2][3]

Tovik
Village
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Coordinates: 68°40′45″N 16°52′10″E
Country	Norway
Region	Northern Norway
County	Troms og Finnmark
District	Central Hålogaland
Municipality	Tjeldsund Municipality
Elevation [1]	14 m (46 ft)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code	9445 Tovik

A characteristic feature of this village is the curved mole (or breakwater) which accommodates smaller vessels, as well as a pier for guest boats. There is also a gas/petrol station which provides for general groceries. Tovik Church was built in 1905 to serve that part of the municipality.

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