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[[Image:KnarvikSeenFromHogstefjellet.jpg|thumb|Knarvik]]
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[[Image:Knarviksenter.jpg|thumb|Knarvik Senter]]
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'''Knarvik''' (or '''Knarrviki''') is the administrative centre in the municipality of [[Lindås]] and the largest town in the region of [[Nordhordland]], [[Norway]]. It had 4,265 inhabitants as of 2005.[http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/01/10/beftett_en/tab-2005-06-03-01-en.html]
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Western Norway]]
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Vestland]]
|subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Norway|District]]
|subdivision_name3 = [[Nordhordland]]
|subdivision_type4 = [[List of municipalities of Norway|Municipality]]
|subdivision_name4 = [[Alver Municipality]]
|timezone1 = [[Central European Time|CET]]
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|area_total_km2 = 3.48
|population_as_of = 2019
|population_footnotes = <ref name="ssb" />
|population_total = 5875
|population_density_km2 = 1688
|postal_code_type = Post Code
|postal_code = 5914 Isdalstø
|elevation_m = 38
|elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Hordaland/Lind%C3%A5s/Knarvik/|title=Knarvik|publisher=[[yr.no]]|language=Norwegian|accessdate=2014-03-24}}</ref>
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'''Knarvik''' (or '''Knarrviki''') is the [[administrative centre]] of [[Alver Municipality]] in [[Vestland]] county, [[Norway]]. The village is located on the mainland, about {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} straight north of [[Bergen (city)|Bergen]] at the confluence of four [[fjord]]s: [[Osterfjorden]] (heading east), [[Sørfjorden (Osterøy)|Sørfjorden]] (heading southeast), [[Salhusfjorden]] (heading southwest), and the [[Radfjorden]] (heading northwest). The village of [[Isdalstø]] lies immediately north of Knarvik.<ref name="snl">{{cite web|url=http://snl.no/Knarvik|title=Knarvik|author=Store norske leksikon|authorlink=Store norske leksikon|language=Norwegian|accessdate=2014-03-24}}</ref>
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The town is based around [[Knarvik Senter]], the largest [[shopping centre]] in the region of Nordhordland with 61 stores. The [[European route E39|E39]] runs straight through the town dividing the town into two major parts. The northern part consists of a larger shopping area covered with glass ceiling while the southern part is still in its original state with scattered buildings and shops.


The {{convert|3.48|km2|acre|adj=on}} village has a population (2019) of 5,875 and a [[population density]] of {{convert|1688|PD/km2}}. This makes it the largest settlement in the [[Nordhordland]] district of Vestland.<ref name="ssb">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |authorlink=Statistics Norway |date=1 January 2019 |title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/statistikker/beftett/aar}}</ref>
Knarvik has several kindergartens, a junior high school and a regional high school ([[Knarvik vidaregåande skule]]) with more than 1,000 students.


[[File:Amfi KnarvikA.jpg|thumb|left|Amfi Knarvik shopping mall]]
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In recent years population and traffic has increased creating demand for an upgrade of the infrastructure. Rush traffic is an increasingly common sight.
[[File:Knarvik videregåande skule.JPG|thumb|left|Knarvik videregåande skule]]
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The centre of the village is the site of the [[Knarvik Senter]], the largest shopping centre in Nordhordland with 61 stores. The [[European route E39]] highway runs straight through the village dividing it into two major parts. The northern part is where the large shopping mall is located while the southern part is still in its original state with scattered buildings and shops.


Knarvik has several kindergartens, a junior high school, and a regional high school ([[Knarvik vidaregåande skule]]) with more than 1,000 students. The newly built [[Knarvik Church]] was completed in 2014 to serve the growing community. Before its completion, residents had to travel up to [[Alversund Church]] in the village of [[Alversund]], located about {{convert|4|km|abbr=on}} to the north.
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Today Knarvik is connected with [[Bergen, Norway|Bergen]] via the [[Hagelsund Bridge]] (finished 1982) and the [[Nordhordland Bridge]] (finished 1994). The [[Ferry|car ferry]] connection between Knarvik and Bergen (Knarvik - Steinestø), that shipped cars and people up until the completion of the Nordhordland Bridge, was at one time carrying more vehicles than any other car ferry connection in [[Norway]].


==Transportation==
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{{coord|60|32.75|N|5|17.03|E|region:NO_type:city|display=title}}
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In recent years population and traffic have increased creating demand for an upgrade of the infrastructure. Rush hour traffic is an increasingly common sight.


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Today, Knarvik is connected with [[Bergen Municipality]] to the south via the [[Hagelsund Bridge]] (finished 1982) and the [[Nordhordland Bridge]] (finished 1994). The [[Ferry|car ferry]] connection between Knarvik and Bergen (Knarvik – Steinestø), which historically transported cars and people between the two places was in use up until the completion of the Nordhordland Bridge. That ferry connection was at one time carrying more vehicles than any other car ferry connection in [[Norway]].<ref name="snl" />
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==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Hordaland]]
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[[Category:Lindås]]


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Latest revision as of 02:30, 1 September 2024

Not to be confused with Knarrevik or Narvik (town).
Knarvik
Village
View of the village (looking north)
View of the village (looking north)
Knarvik is located in Vestland
Knarvik
Knarvik
Location of the village
Knarvik is located in Norway
Knarvik
Knarvik
Knarvik (Norway)
Coordinates: 60°32′43″N 05°16′55″E / 60.54528°N 5.28194°E / 60.54528; 5.28194
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordhordland
MunicipalityAlver Municipality
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.48 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total
5,875
 • Density1,688/km2 (4,370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
5914 Isdalstø

Knarvik (or Knarrviki) is the administrative centre of Alver Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland, about 20 km (12 mi) straight north of Bergen at the confluence of four fjords: Osterfjorden (heading east), Sørfjorden (heading southeast), Salhusfjorden (heading southwest), and the Radfjorden (heading northwest). The village of Isdalstø lies immediately north of Knarvik.[3]

The 3.48-square-kilometre (860-acre) village has a population (2019) of 5,875 and a population density of 1,688 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,370/sq mi). This makes it the largest settlement in the Nordhordland district of Vestland.[1]

Amfi Knarvik shopping mall
Knarvik videregåande skule

The centre of the village is the site of the Knarvik Senter, the largest shopping centre in Nordhordland with 61 stores. The European route E39 highway runs straight through the village dividing it into two major parts. The northern part is where the large shopping mall is located while the southern part is still in its original state with scattered buildings and shops.

Knarvik has several kindergartens, a junior high school, and a regional high school (Knarvik vidaregåande skule) with more than 1,000 students. The newly built Knarvik Church was completed in 2014 to serve the growing community. Before its completion, residents had to travel up to Alversund Church in the village of Alversund, located about 4 km (2.5 mi) to the north.

Transportation

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In recent years population and traffic have increased creating demand for an upgrade of the infrastructure. Rush hour traffic is an increasingly common sight.

Today, Knarvik is connected with Bergen Municipality to the south via the Hagelsund Bridge (finished 1982) and the Nordhordland Bridge (finished 1994). The car ferry connection between Knarvik and Bergen (Knarvik – Steinestø), which historically transported cars and people between the two places was in use up until the completion of the Nordhordland Bridge. That ferry connection was at one time carrying more vehicles than any other car ferry connection in Norway.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Knarvik" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b Store norske leksikon. "Knarvik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 24 March 2014.


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