Bjerka is a village in Hemnes Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located along the European route E6 highway and the Nordland Line, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Hemnesberget and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the municipal center of Korgen.[3]
Bjerka | |
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Village | |
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  Bjerka  Bjerka | |
| Coordinates: 66°08′57″N 13°50′10″E / 66.1491°N 13.8362°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Helgeland |
| Municipality | Hemnes Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 476 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8643 Bjerka |
The 0.7-square-kilometre (170-acre) village has a population (2024) of 476 and a population density of 680 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2024-10-01). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Bjerka, Hemnes (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Bjerka" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-12-06.
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