Holvika
Village in Kinn Municipality, Norway
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Holvika[3] (sometimes unofficially spelled Holevik[1]) is a small village on the south side of the island of Vågsøy in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is situated along the Vågsfjorden, a part of the large Nordfjorden. The village is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the town of Måløy and about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) east of the village of Vågsvåg.
Holvika
Holevik (unofficial)[1] | |
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Village | |
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 Interactive map of Holvika | |
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| Coordinates: 61.92939°N 5.07951°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Kinn Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.18 km2 (0.069 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 320 |
| • Density | 1,778/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6700 Måløy |
The 0.18-square-kilometre (44-acre) village has a population (2024) of 320 and a population density of 1,778 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,600/sq mi).[1]
During World War II, Operation Archery took place in and around Holvika and Måløy.