Å, Ibestad

	Å, Ibestad Å is a village in Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located about east of the Harstad (town), town of Harstad on the southwest side of the Andørja (island), island of Andørja, along the Bygda strait which goes between the Vågsfjorden, Troms, Vågsfjorden and the Astafjorden. The village of Å and the neighboring villages of Laupstad, Norway, Laupstad and Ånstad altogether have a total population (2001) of 205 residents. The village is about north of the village of Sørvika, Ibestad, Sørvika where the undersea Ibestad Tunnel connects Andørja island to the neighboring Rolla (Troms), island of Rolla, where Hamnvik, the municipal center is located. The village is named after the river ''Å-elva'', which flows past it from the nearby mountains of ''Snøtinden'', ''Ristindend'', and ''Åtinden''–all of which are more than above sea level. Name The village (originally a farm) was first mentioned in 1375 ("Aam"). The name was originally the plural of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of the Kingdom of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a Dependencies of Norway, dependency, and not a part of the Kingdom; Norway also Territorial claims in Antarctica, claims the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has a population of 5.6 million. Its capital and largest city is Oslo. The country has a total area of . The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden, and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast. Norway has an extensive coastline facing the Skagerrak strait, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Barents Sea. The unified kingdom of Norway was established in 872 as a merger of Petty kingdoms of Norway, petty kingdoms and has existed continuously for years. From 1537 to 1814, Norway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Strait A strait is a water body connecting two seas or water basins. The surface water is, for the most part, at the same elevation on both sides and flows through the strait in both directions, even though the topography generally constricts the flow somewhat. In some straits there is a dominant directional current. Most commonly, the strait is a narrowing channel that lies between two land masses. Straits are loci for sediment accumulation, with sand-size deposits usually occurring on the two strait exits, forming subaqueous fans or deltas. Some straits are not navigable because, for example, they are too narrow or too shallow, or because of an unnavigable reef or archipelago. Terminology The terms '' channel'', ''pass'', or ''passage'' can be synonymous and used interchangeably with ''strait'', although each is sometimes differentiated with varying senses. In Scotland, '' firth'' or ''Kyle'' are also sometimes used as synonyms for strait. Many straits are economically impor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Old Norse Old Norse, also referred to as Old Nordic or Old Scandinavian, was a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their Viking expansion, overseas settlements and chronologically coincides with the Viking Age, the Christianization of Scandinavia, and the consolidation of Scandinavian kingdoms from about the 8th to the 15th centuries. The Proto-Norse language developed into Old Norse by the 8th century, and Old Norse began to develop into the modern North Germanic languages in the mid- to late 14th century, ending the language phase known as Old Norse. These dates, however, are not precise, since written Old Norse is found well into the 15th century. Old Norse was divided into three dialects: Old West Norse (Old West Nordic, often referred to as ''Old Norse''), Old East Norse (Old East Nordic), and Old Gutnish. Old West Norse and O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hamnvik Hamnvik, also known as or is the administrative centre of Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The village has a population (2023) of 446 and a population density Population density (in agriculture: Standing stock (other), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geog ... of . The village is located at the western end of the Ibestad Tunnel, which is part of a ferry-free road connection to the mainland. Ibestad Church is also located in Hamnvik. The village is the commercial centre of the municipality with several stores, doctors, nursing homes, and schools. References Ibestad Villages in Troms {{Troms-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Rolla (Troms) or is an island in Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The island of Andørja lies to the northeast, the Vågsfjorden lies to the north and west, and the Astafjorden lies to the south. The highest point on the island of Rolla is Drangen at a height of . The population on Rolla (2001) is 1,078. Rolla is connected to the neighboring island of Andørja by the undersea Ibestad Tunnel located in Hamnvik. Andørja is then connected to the mainland via the Mjøsund Bridge. There is a ferry connection from Sørrollnes on the western coast to the town of Harstad. There are two main churches on the island: Ibestad Church in Hamnvik Hamnvik, also known as or is the administrative centre of Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Rolla. The village has a population (2023) of 446 and a population density Population ... and Sørrollnes Chapel in Sørrollnes. See also * List of islands of Norway * List o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ibestad Tunnel The Ibestad Tunnel is an undersea tunnel in Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The tunnel connects the islands of Rolla and Andørja. The western end of the tunnel begins in the village of Hamnvik on Rolla. Then the tunnel goes under the Bygda strait A strait is a water body connecting two seas or water basins. The surface water is, for the most part, at the same elevation on both sides and flows through the strait in both directions, even though the topography generally constricts the ... and connects to the village of Sørvika on the island of Andørja. The long tunnel reaches a maximum depth of below sea level. The width of the tunnel is wide, and the steepest grade within the tunnel is 9.9%. The tunnel, together with the Mjøsund Bridge, are part of Norwegian County Road 848 which is a ferry-free road connection between the islands of Rolla and Andørja to the mainland of Norway. References Ibestad Road tunnels in Troms Roads within the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Astafjorden or is a fjord (more accurately, a strait) in Troms county, Norway. It flows through the municipalities of Salangen, Gratangen, Ibestad, and Tjeldsund. The long fjord flows from the Salangen fjord in the east to the Vågsfjorden in the west. The wide fjord separates the islands of Andørja and Rolla from the mainland. There are several small fjords that branch off this fjord including: Lavangen, Gratangen, Grovfjorden, and Salangen. Name The fjord (and the historic Astafjord Municipality) were named after the old ''Ånstad'' farm (). The first element of the old name comes from the male name ''Arna'' or "Arne", the second element means "home" or "farm", and the last element is identical with the word for "fjord In physical geography, a fjord (also spelled fiord in New Zealand English; ) is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the n ...". T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Vågsfjorden, Troms or is a fjord in the southern part of Troms county in Norway. The fjord is located between Norway's two largest islands, Hinnøya to the south and Senja (island), Senja to the north. The fjord connects to the Andfjorden and the Tranøyfjorden to the north, and to the Astafjorden and Tjeldsundet to the south. The smaller islands of Grytøya and Sandsøya, Troms, Sandsøya lie on the western side of the fjord and the islands of Andørja (island), Andørja and Rolla (Troms), Rolla lie along the eastern side of the fjord. The long fjord flows through the municipalities of Harstad Municipality, Harstad, Senja Municipality, Senja, Dyrøy Municipality, Dyrøy, Ibestad Municipality, Ibestad, and Tjeldsund Municipality, Tjeldsund. The Harstad (town), town of Harstad, on the fjord's western shore, is popularly known as ''Vågsfjordens perle'' (). References Fjords of Troms Harstad Dyrøy Ibestad Tjeldsund Senja {{Norway-fjord-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Andørja (island) or is an island in Ibestad Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The island lies about east of the town of Harstad. The island is located entirely within Ibestad Municipality Ibestad () is a List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Troms Counties of Norway, county, Norway. It is part of the Districts of Norway, traditional region of Central Hålogaland. The administrative centre of the municipality is the vil ..., although the island itself was a separate municipality ( Andørja Municipality) from 1926 until 1964. The largest population area on Andørja island is the Å - Ånstad - Laupstad area on the west coast with 205 residents (2001). Andørja Church is located in Engenes on the northwestern tip of the island. Geography The Vågsfjorden lies to the north and west of the island and the Astafjorden flows along the southeastern coast. The ''Bygda'' strait sits between Andørja and the neighboring island of Rolla to the west and the ''Mjøsundet'' strai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]