Reed, Vestland
Village in Gloppen Municipality, Norway
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Reed[4] or Re[1] is a village in Gloppen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the lake Breimsvatnet, along the European route E39 highway, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the village of Byrkjelo and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southeast of the municipal centre of Sandane.[4]
Reed Re[1] | |
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Village | |
Reed from the west | |
 Interactive map of Reed Re[1] | |
  Re Location within Vestland  Re Location within Norway | |
| Coordinates: 61.73775°N 6.40945°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Gloppen Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (2023)[2] | |
• Total | 389 |
| • Density | 905/km2 (2,340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6827 Breim |
The 0.43-square-kilometre (110-acre) village had a population (2023) of 389 and a population density of 905 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,340/sq mi). Since 2023, the population and area data for this village area has not been separately tracked by Statistics Norway.[2]
History
Re was the administrative centre of the old Breim Municipality which existed from 1886 to 1964. Breim Church and Reed School are both located in the village.
See also
- Eurofoto