Husavik, Norway
Village in Austevoll Municipality, Norway
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Husavik[2] is a village in Austevoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located in the Vestre Vinnesvåg area along the southeastern shore of the island of Huftarøy, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) northeast of the village of Vinnes and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the farming village of Otterå.
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| Coordinates: 60.01854°N 5.28359°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Midhordland |
| Municipality | Austevoll Municipality |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5396 Vestre Vinnesvåg |
The village is a regular stop for a ferry service connecting the islands of Austevoll Municipality to the large island of Stord to the south, across the Selbjørnsfjorden.[3]
History
The village was one of the first villages in Austevoll Municipality to gain industrial jobs. An engine factory was built here in 1910.