Sørkjosen (Norwegian), Reaššegeahči (Northern Sami), or Rässikäinen (Kven)[3] is a village in Nordreisa Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located along the shores of the Reisafjorden about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northwest of the municipal center of Storslett. Sørkjosen has many industries including fishing, dairy production, and a sawmill.[4]
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| Coordinates: 69°47′09″N 20°57′01″E / 69.78583°N 20.95028°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Nord-Troms |
| Municipality | Nordreisa Municipality |
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| • Total | 0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 814 |
| • Density | 1,018/km2 (2,640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9152 Sørkjosen |
The 0.8-square-kilometre (200-acre) village has a population (2023) of 814 which gives the village a population density of 1,018 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,640/sq mi).[1]
Nord-Troms Museum
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Sørkjosen hosts several preserved historical buildings that are part of the Nord-Troms Museum. The other exhibitions are located at facilities in neighboring municipalities of Lyngen, Storfjord, Kåfjord, Skjervøy, and Kvænangen.[5][6]
Transport
editThe European route E6 highway connects Sørkjosen with the town of Alta (and the rest of Finnmark county) to the east, and the city of Tromsø to the west. Sørkjosen Airport is located within the urban area of the village, on the shore of Reisafjorden, at its southern end. Widerøe provides air services to Tromsø, Hammerfest, and Kirkenes from Sørkjosen.
References
edit- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2023-12-23). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Sørkjosen" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Sørkjosen" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ^ "Nord-Troms Museum" (in Norwegian).
- ^ "Historie og kultur". nord-troms.no (in Norwegian).