Re, Vestland
Re or Reed is a village in Gloppen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the lake Breimsvatnet, along the European route E39 highway, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the village of Byrkjelo and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southeast of the municipal centre of Sandane.
Re
Reed | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the local school | |
  Re Location of the village  Re Re (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 61.7377°N 6.4094°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Gloppen Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 804/km2 (2,080/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6827 Breim |
The 0.46-square-kilometre (110-acre) village has a population (2019) of 370 and a population density of 805 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,080/sq mi).[1]
Re was the administrative centre of the former municipality of Breim which existed from 1886 to 1964. Breim Church and Reed School are both located in the village.
See also
- Eurofoto
References
- Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- "Re, Gloppen (Sogn og Fjordane)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
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