Elvebakken

Elvebakken (Norwegian), Joganjálbmi (Northern Sami), or Jovensuu (Kven)^[2] is one of the three boroughs that make up the town of Alta in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is located along the Altafjorden at the delta of the river Altaelva. It makes up the eastern part of the town. The European route E06 highway passes through this part of the town and Alta Airport is located on the shore of the fjord.^[3]

Elvebakken (Norwegian) Joganjálbmi (Northern Sami) Jovensuu (Kven)
Borough
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Coordinates: 69°58′10″N 23°22′24″E
Country	Norway
Region	Northern Norway
County	Finnmark
District	Vest-Finnmark
Municipality	Alta Municipality
Elevation [1]	4 m (13 ft)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)

History

On 1 January 2000, the villages of Bossekop, Alta, and Elvebakken were merged to form the town of Alta.^[3]

Until 2005, Elvebakken was the headquarters of the Home Guard District 17. Elvebakken Church is located in this part of the town.