Hardbakke

Hardbakke^[3] (lit. 'Hard Hill') is the administrative centre of Solund Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the west side of the island of Sula, just across the strait from the island of Steinsundøyna. Hardbakke is located about halfway between the islet of Holmebåen and the village of Losnegard, the western- and easternmost points in the municipality. Hardbakke has an elementary school and a secondary school, as well as Solund Church.^[4]

CountryNorway

Elevation

^[2]

62 m (203 ft)

Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

Post Code

6924 Hardbakke

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Hardbakke
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Coordinates: 61.0756°N 4.8411°E / 61.0756; 4.8411
Country	Norway
Region	Western Norway
County	Vestland
District	Sogn
Municipality	Solund Municipality
Area [1]
• Total	0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	62 m (203 ft)
Population  (2025)[1]
• Total	269
• Density	961/km2 (2,490/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code	6924 Hardbakke

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The 0.28-square-kilometre (69-acre) village has a population (2025) of 269 and a population density of 961 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,490/sq mi).^[1]