Silvalen
Silvalen
Herøyholmen | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 65°59′00″N 12°17′19″E / 65.9832°N 12.2886°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Helgeland |
| Municipality | Herøy Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 860 |
| • Density | 878/km2 (2,270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8850 Herøy |
Silvalen or Herøyholmen is the administrative centre of Herøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on two different islands, Nord-Herøy and Sør-Herøy, with the Herøysundet strait running between them. The Herøysundet Bridge crosses the strait, connecting both sides of the village. Herøy Church is located in the southern part of the village.
The 0.98-square-kilometre (240-acre) village has a population (2024) of 860 and a population density of 878 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,270/sq mi).