Torsken (village)
Village in Northern Norway, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torsken is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located along the Torskenfjorden on the southwestern part of the island of Senja. The Skipsfjorden branches off the main fjord just east of the village. The historic Torsken Church is located in this village. There is one road into the village, from the municipal centre of Gryllefjord.
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Torsken | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 69°20′19″N 17°06′19″E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Troms |
District | Midt-Troms |
Municipality | Senja Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 202 |
• Density | 777/km2 (2,010/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 9381 Torsken |
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The 0.26-square-kilometre (64-acre) village has a population (2017) of 202 which gives the village a population density of 777 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,010/sq mi).[1]