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Kvelde
village
Map
CountryNorway
CountyVestfold
MunicipalityLarvik
Area
 • Total
0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
3,000
 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3282

Kvelde is a village in the municipality of Larvik, Norway. Its population is 3000 i 2014 og 885 (2011).[1]

The village is located along the banks of the Numedalslågen. The name stems from a local word meaning "turn of the river". Musekollen is the highest point. The local church dates from 1871.

References

  1. ^ "Tabell 1 Tettsteder. Folkemengde og areal, etter kommune. 1.januar 2011". Statistics Norway. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)