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Fauskevåg

Coordinates: 68°39′56″N 16°34′30″E / 68.66556°N 16.57500°E / 68.66556; 16.57500
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Fauskevåg
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Fauskevåg is located in Troms
Fauskevåg
Fauskevåg
Fauskevåg is located in Norway
Fauskevåg
Fauskevåg
Coordinates: 68°39′56″N 16°34′30″E / 68.66556°N 16.57500°E / 68.66556; 16.57500
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyTroms
DistrictCentral Hålogaland
MunicipalityHarstad Municipality
Elevation26 m (85 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
9419 Sørvik

Fauskevåg is a village in Harstad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the island of Hinnøya, along the Vågsfjorden, about 20 km (12 mi) south of the town of Harstad.[2] The population (2001) of Fauskevåg is 341.[3] The village has an elementary school called Fauskevåg skole with grades 1 through 4.

Fauskevåg is located near the island of Grasholmen, a popular beach and recreation area, so tourism is important in Fauskevåg during the months of June and July. The village is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of European route E10 and the Tjeldsund Bridge. The village is located nearby the villages of Sørvika, Sandtorg, and Kilbotn.

References

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  1. ^ "Fauskevåg, Harstad" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
  2. ^ Store norske leksikon. "Fauskevåg" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-08-27.
  3. ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (2001). "Folke- og boligtellingen 2001, kommune- og bydelshefter 1901 Harstad" (PDF) (in Norwegian).