Torsken (village)

Torsken is a village in Senja Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. It is located along the Torskenfjorden on the southwestern part of the island of Senja. The Skipsfjorden branches off the main fjord just east of the village. The historic Torsken Church is located in this village. There is one road into the village, from the municipal centre of Gryllefjord.

Torsken
Village
View of the village
View of the village
Torsken is located in Troms og Finnmark
Torsken
Torsken
Location of the village
Torsken is located in Norway
Torsken
Torsken
Torsken (Norway)
Coordinates: 69°20′19″N 17°06′19″E
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyTroms og Finnmark
DistrictMidt-Troms
MunicipalitySenja Municipality
Area
  Total0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
  Total202
  Density777/km2 (2,010/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
9381 Torsken

The 0.26-square-kilometre (64-acre) village has a population (2017) of 202 which gives the village a population density of 777 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,010/sq mi).[1]

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