Voss (traditional district)

Voss
District
View of Vossavangen
Districts of Vestland:
  Nordfjord
  Sunnfjord
  Indre Sogn
  Ytre Sogn
  Nordhordland
  Midthordland
  Sunnhordland
  Hardanger
  Voss
Coordinates: 60°40′N 6°29′E / 60.667°N 6.483°E / 60.667; 6.483
CountryNorway
CountyVestland
RegionWestern Norway
Largest settlementVossavangen
Area
 • Total
1,806 km2 (697 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
14,425
 • Density7.987/km2 (20.69/sq mi)
DemonymVossing

Voss Listenⓘ is a traditional district in Vestland county, Norway. The region is dominated by valleys, mountains, and lakes, located between the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord and east of the city of Bergen. The district consists of Voss Municipality since 1964 (prior to that time it included Voss Municipality, Vossestrand Municipality, and Evanger Municipality). The largest settlement in the district is Vossavangen.

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