Kalvåg
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| Coordinates: 61°45′58″N 04°52′30″E / 61.76611°N 4.875°ECoordinates: 61°45′58″N 04°52′30″E / 61.76611°N 4.875°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Bremanger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 351 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02) |
| Post Code | 6729 |
Kalvåg is a village located on the southeast side of the island of Frøya in the municipality of Bremanger in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Kalvåg is on the coast along the Frøysjøen, the southern entrance to the Nordfjord. Kalvåg has a population (2009) of 351.[1] The village of Kalvåg was the administrative centre of Bremanger until 1964 when the municipality was enlarged and the administration was moved east to Svelgen.
Today the village of Kalvåg has a unique collection of old waterfront buildings, reputed to be the largest and best-kept waterfront environment in the county. Many of the old wharf buildings have been restored and converted to provide accommodation. The harbor is very good, with spacious public quays. Frøya Church is located about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) northeast of the center of Kalvåg. Throughout the municipality of Bremanger, there are tourist destinations such as Grotlesanden, the Hornelen cliff, rock carvings at Vingen, and the old trading stations of Rugsund and Smørhavn.[2]
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[edit] Name
The first part of the name Kalvåg (previously spelled Kalvaag) comes from the verb kala which means "to make cold" or "to freeze". The second element is the genitive case of the Old Norse vágr which means "bay", therefore the name could be explained as a bay which often freezes in winter.[2]
[edit] Notable residents
- Nikolai Astrup was born in Kalvåg in 1880.
- Heidi Grande Røys is a member of Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Store norske leksikon. "Kalvåg" (in Norwegian). http://www.snl.no/Kalv%C3%A5g. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
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