Reed, Vestland
Reed
Re | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Reed from the west | |
Reed Location of the village Reed Reed (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 61°44′16″N 6°24′34″E / 61.7377°N 6.4094°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordfjord |
| Municipality | Gloppen Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 370 |
| • Density | 804/km2 (2,080/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6827 Breim |
Reed or Re is a village in Gloppen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the lake Breimsvatnet, along the European route E39 highway, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the village of Byrkjelo and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southeast of the municipal centre of Sandane.
The 0.46-square-kilometre (110-acre) village has a population (2019) of 370 and a population density of 805 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,080/sq mi).[1]
Re was the administrative centre of the former municipality of Breim which existed from 1886 to 1964. Breim Church and Reed School are both located in the village.
See also
- Eurofoto
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Re, Gloppen (Sogn og Fjordane)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-11-06.