Fauskevåg
Village in Northern Norway, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fauskevåg is a village in Harstad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the island of Hinnøya, along the Vågsfjorden, about 20 km (12 mi) south of the town of Harstad.[2] The population (2001) of Fauskevåg is 341.[3] The village has an elementary school called Fauskevåg skole with grades 1 through 4.
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Coordinates: 68°39′56″N 16°34′30″E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Troms |
District | Central Hålogaland |
Municipality | Harstad Municipality |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 9419 Sørvik |
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Fauskevåg is located near the islands of Grasholman, a popular beach and recreation area, so tourism is important in Fauskevåg during the months of June and July. The village is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of European route E10 and the Tjeldsund Bridge. The village is located nearby the villages of Sørvika, Sandtorg, and Kilbotn.