Torvastad

This article is about the village in Karmøy, Norway. For the former municipality in Norway, see Torvastad Municipality.
Torvastad
Village
View of the village church
Interactive map of Torvastad
Coordinates: 59°22′47″N 5°14′09″E / 59.37968°N 5.23597°E / 59.37968; 5.23597
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictHaugaland
MunicipalityKarmøy Municipality
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
4260 Torvastad

Torvastad is a village in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located on the northwestern shore of the island of Karmøy. The village lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southwest of the town of Haugesund and about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the northwest of the village of Avaldsnes. The islands of Feøy lie about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) offshore to the west. Torvastad Church is located in the village. Torvastad IL is based in the village as well.

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