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'''Ørnes''' is a small village in the municipality of [[Meløy]], [[Norway]]. Its population is 1,538. It is a station on [[Hurtigruten]] between [[Nesna]] and [[Bodø]]. |
'''Ørnes''' is a small village in the municipality of [[Meløy]], [[Norway]]. Its population is 1,538. It is a station on [[Hurtigruten]] between [[Nesna]] and [[Bodø]]. |
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The place can be traced back hundreds of years, but the year 1794 is recognized as the beginning of Ørnes as we know it, when Elling Pedersen was allowed to set up an inn at the place. |
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Mayor, Frode Finslo (1987 - present) |
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Famous residents: |
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Bård Henriksen |
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The rap group [[Tungtvann]] hails from Ørnes. |
The rap group [[Tungtvann]] hails from Ørnes. |
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Revision as of 23:41, 9 August 2009
Ørnes is a small village in the municipality of Meløy, Norway. Its population is 1,538. It is a station on Hurtigruten between Nesna and Bodø.
The place can be traced back hundreds of years, but the year 1794 is recognized as the beginning of Ørnes as we know it, when Elling Pedersen was allowed to set up an inn at the place.
The rap group Tungtvann hails from Ørnes.
66°52′22″N 13°42′27″E / 66.87278°N 13.70750°E
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