Svortland
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Svortland
Bremnes | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village area | |
 Interactive map of Svortland | |
| Coordinates: 59°47′34″N 5°10′20″E / 59.79284°N 5.17226°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Sunnhordland |
| Municipality | Bømlo Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 3,146 |
| • Density | 1,120/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5430 Bremnes |
Svortland[3] is the administrative centre of Bømlo Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located in the north-central part of the island of Bømlo, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of the village of Rubbestadneset. The village surrounds the lake Storavatnet. The Norwegian County Road 542 runs through the village.
The 2.81-square-kilometre (690-acre) village has a population (2025) of 3,146 and a population density of 1,120 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,900/sq mi).[1]
In addition to municipal services, Svortland is also the location of Bremnes Church, an elementary school, a medical centre, a community centre, and many stores and businesses.[4]
The village was historically named Bremnes after the local church. There was also a local farm in Bremnes called Sortland, which was also used to refer to the area. In 1997, the municipal council officially named the urban area Svortland.[3]