Grodås
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For the Norwegian former goalkeeper, see Frode Grodås.
| Grodås | |
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| — Village — | |
 Grodås
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| Coordinates: 61°58′00″N 06°31′32″E / 61.9666667°N 6.52556°ECoordinates: 61°58′00″N 06°31′32″E / 61.9666667°N 6.52556°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Hornindal |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.72 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 374 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02) |
| Post Code | 6763 |
Grodås is the administrative centre of the municipality of Hornindal in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The population (2009) was 374.[1] Grodås is located along the river Horndøla on the eastern end of the lake Hornindalsvatnet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southwest of the mountain Hornindalsrokken.
The village area is a significant tourist destination. It is also home to the Anders Svor sculpture museum. The other industries located in the Grodås area include wood and furniture making as well as vacation home construction.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2009). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.". http://www.ssb.no/beftett_en/tab-2009-06-16-01-en.html.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Grodås" (in Norwegian). http://www.snl.no/Grod%C3%A5s. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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