Svelgselva
River in Vestland, Norway
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Svelgselva[1] is a river in Bremanger Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The river originates from the lake Hjelmevatnet, and empties into the Nordgulen fjord at the village of Svelgen.
| Svelgselva Svelgen (unofficial)[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| Municipalities | Bremanger Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Hjelmevatnet lake |
| • location | Bremanger Municipality, Norway |
| • coordinates | 61.7890°N 5.38716°E |
| • elevation | 496 metres (1,627 ft) |
| Mouth | Nordgulen fjord |
• location | Bremanger Municipality, Norway |
• coordinates | 61.77085°N 5.29532°E |
• elevation | 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Length | 7.5 km (4.7 mi) |
Power generation
The river is regulated for exploitation of its hydropower. The four Svelgen Hydroelectric Power Stations, which exploit the river and its neighbouring water systems, have a combined installed capacity of 107 megawatts (143,000 hp).[2]
