Leland, Norway

Leland is the administrative centre of the municipality of Leirfjord in Nordland county, Norway. it is located on the northern shore of the Leirfjorden along Norwegian County Road 17. The town of Sandnessjøen lies about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Leland. The village of Sundøy lies to the south and the village of Bardalssjøen lies to the northeast. Leland features two small grocery stores, a hairdresser, a café, a large sports centre, Leirfjord Church, and a number of other amenities.[3]

Leland
Village
Leland is located in Nordland
Leland
Leland
Location in Nordland
Leland is located in Norway
Leland
Leland
Leland (Norway)
Coordinates: 66.0641°N 12.9433°E / 66.0641; 12.9433
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictHelgeland
MunicipalityLeirfjord
Area
  Total0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi)
Elevation22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
  Total718
  Density997/km2 (2,580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8890 Leirfjord

The 0.72-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2018) of 718 and a population density of 997 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,580/sq mi).[1]

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