Neslandsvatn is a village in Drangedal Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located along the small lake Neslandsvatnet, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the southeast of the village of Prestestranda. The village of Henseid is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the northeast, across the large lake Toke. Kroken Church is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the southwest of the village.[3]
Neslandsvatn | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village railway station | |
  Neslandsvatn Location of the village  Neslandsvatn Neslandsvatn (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 58°58′17″N 9°09′23″E / 58.97134°N 9.15626°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Eastern Norway |
| County | Telemark |
| District | Grenland |
| Municipality | Drangedal Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 891/km2 (2,310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 3760 Neslandsvatn |
The 0.33-square-kilometre (82-acre) village has a population (2022) of 296 and a population density of 891 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,310/sq mi).[1]
The village has a station on the Sørlandsbanen railway line. It is also a popular skiing and snowboarding area.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2022). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Neslandsvatn, Drangedal". yr.no. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ a b Lundbo, Sten, ed. (28 December 2022). "Neslandsvatn". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
 | This Telemark location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |