Hestvika
Hestvika | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Trøndelag |
| County | Sør-Trøndelag |
| District | Fosen |
| Municipality | Hitra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 803/km2 (2,080/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 7247 Hestvika |
Hestvika is a village in the municipality of Hitra in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located on the southeastern tip of the island of Hitra along the Trondheimsleia, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Sandstad and the Hitra Tunnel. The 0.33-square-kilometre (82-acre) village has a population (2013) of 265.[1]
Hestvika has a marina suitable for light watercraft[3] The Børøyholmen lighthouse lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) to the northeast of the marina. The fishing village has various industries including fish processing.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Hestvika" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- ^ "Hestvika Marina". Marinas.com. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Hestvika" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-12-29.
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