Krossen, Telemark
Village in Vinje, Norway
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Krossen is a village in Vinje Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located near the eastern shore of the lake Totak, just to the southeast of the village of Raulandsgrend in the Rauland area of the municipality. The municipal centre of Åmot lies about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Krossen. The 0.9-square-kilometre (220-acre) village has a population (2022) of 558 and a population density of 619 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi).[1][3]
Krossen | |
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Village | |
  Krossen Location of the village  Krossen Krossen (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 59.69473°N 8.06306°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Eastern Norway |
| County | Telemark |
| District | Vest-Telemark |
| Municipality | Vinje Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 558 |
| • Density | 619/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 3864 Rauland |
History
Krossen has a rich history, with settlement activities dating back to the early medieval period. The area was historically part of the larger administrative district of Vinje, which has been a significant locality in Telemark County for centuries. The establishment of the Holum Church in 1825 marks an important development in the village's history, serving as a central place of worship and community gathering.[4][5]
