Kvalsund (Herøy)
Kvalsund | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 62°20′33″N 5°35′41″E / 62.3424°N 5.5948°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| District | Sunnmøre |
| Municipality | Herøy Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 597 |
| • Density | 1,066/km2 (2,760/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6098 Nerlandsøy |
Kvalsund is a village in Herøy Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Nerlandsøya. Kvalsund is a fishing port with a sizable deep-water harbor, marina, and waterfront protected by breakwaters. Kvalsund is connected to the island of Bergsøya by the Nerlandsøy Bridge.