Fjæra

Fjæra^[1] (also known as Åkrabotn^[1]) is a village in Etne Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located at the innermost end of the Åkrafjorden, at the mouth of Fjæraelva (Fjæra River). The European route E134 highway runs through the village, where it enters the Fjæra Tunnel. The highway connects Etne to the neighboring Ullensvang Municipality to the east. Fjæra Chapel is located in the village.

CountryNorway

Elevation

^[2]

1 m (3.3 ft)

Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

Post Code

5598 Fjæra

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Fjæra Åkrabotn[1]
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Coordinates: 59.87462°N 6.38232°E / 59.87462; 6.38232
Country	Norway
Region	Western Norway
County	Vestland
District	Sunnhordland
Municipality	Etne Municipality
Elevation [2]	1 m (3.3 ft)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code	5598 Fjæra

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The name of the village is derived from the word fjord.^[3]