Hestvika
Village in Hitra Municipality, Norway
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Hestvika[3] is a village in Hitra Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern tip of the island of Hitra along the Trondheimsleia, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the village of Sandstad where the entrance to the Hitra Tunnel is located.
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| Coordinates: 63.5667°N 09.1958°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Fosen |
| Municipality | Hitra Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 278 |
| • Density | 772/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 7247 Hestvika |
The 0.36-square-kilometre (89-acre) village has a population (2024) of 278 and a population density of 772 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).[1]
Hestvika has a marina suitable for light watercraft.[4] The Børøyholmen Lighthouse lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) to the northeast of the marina. The fishing village has various industries including fish processing.[5]