Balmielva
River in Nordland, Norway
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The Balmielva[1] or Balmi[2] is a river in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It flows about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) from the lake Kjelvatnet (Lule Sami: Giebbnejávrre)[3] at an elevation of 510 meters (1,670 ft)[3] north to the lake Langvatnet at an elevation of 127 meters (417 ft).[4] The river has a drainage basin of 439 square kilometers (169 sq mi).[5] The river is located a short distance south of the village of Sulitjelma and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of the Fauske.
| Balmielva | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| Municipality | Fauske Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kjelvatnet |
| • location | Fauske Municipality, Norway |
| • coordinates | 67.07579°N 16.04635°E |
| • elevation | 510 metres (1,670 ft) |
| Mouth | Langvatnet |
• location | Fauske Municipality, Norway |
• coordinates | 67.1215°N 16.09299°E |
• elevation | 127 metres (417 ft) |
| Length | 6.5 km (4.0 mi) |
Basin size | 439 km2 (169 sq mi) |
The Fagerli and Daja hydroelectric power stations, operated by Salten Kraftsamband, are located on the river.[6][7]