Trofors

Village in Grane Municipality, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Trofors[3] is the administrative centre of Grane Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Austervefsna and Svenningdalselva which together form the large river Vefsna. The village of Leiren lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast and the village of Majavatn lies about 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the south.

CountryNorway
Elevation80 m (260 ft)
Post Code
8680 Trofors
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Trofors is located in Nordland
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Trofors is located in Norway
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Coordinates: 65.5334°N 13.4063°E / 65.5334; 13.4063
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictHelgeland
MunicipalityGrane Municipality
Area
  Total
0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
  Total
860
  Density1,089/km2 (2,820/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8680 Trofors
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The 0.79-square-kilometre (200-acre) village has a population (2024) of 860 and a population density of 1,089 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,820/sq mi).[1]

Trofors lies along the European route E6 highway, at the intersection with Norwegian National Road 73 which heads east to Hattfjelldal and then to onwards to Sweden. The Nordland Line railway runs through the western part of the village, stopping at Trofors Station. The main church for Trofors is Grane Church, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the north in the village of Grane.[4]

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