Kalvåg
Kalvåg | |
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Village | |
View of the village harbor | |
Interactive map of Kalvåg | |
Kalvåg Kalvåg | |
| Coordinates: 61°45′59″N 4°52′31″E / 61.7663°N 4.8752°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Bremanger Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.42 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 401 |
| • Density | 955/km2 (2,470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6729 Kalvåg |
Kalvåg is a village in Bremanger Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the southeast side of the island of Frøya on the coast along the Frøysjøen strait, the southern entrance to the Nordfjorden. There is a series of bridges that connect Kalvåg to the nearby island of Bremangerlandet (which is connected to the mainland via a tunnel and bridge).
The 0.42-square-kilometre (100-acre) village has a population (2024) of 401 and a population density of 955 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,470/sq mi).
The village of Kalvåg has a unique collection of old waterfront buildings, reputed to be the largest and best-kept waterfront environment in the county. Many of the old wharf buildings have been restored and converted to provide accommodation. The harbor is very good, with spacious public quays. Frøya Church is located about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northeast of the center of Kalvåg. There are some nearby tourist destinations such as Grotlesanden, the Hornelen cliff, rock carvings at Vingen, and the old trading stations of Rugsund and Smørhavn.