Snåsa (village)
Village | |
View of the municipal government building in Snåsa | |
| Coordinates: 64°14′44″N 12°22′54″E / 64.2456°N 12.3818°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Innherred |
| Municipality | Snåsa Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 658 |
| • Density | 783/km2 (2,030/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 7760 Snåsa |
Snåsa (Norwegian) or Snåase (Southern Sami) is the administrative center of Snåsa Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is situated on the northern end of the lake of Snåsavatnet, just northeast of the village of Jørstad and southwest of the village of Agle.
The village grew up around the Viosen area on the shore of the lake. Today, much of the village is located further inland. The Nordlandsbanen railway line runs through the village, stopping at Snåsa Station. Snåsa Church, built in 1200, is also located in the village.
The 0.84-square-kilometre (210-acre) village has a population (2024) of 658 and a population density of 783 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,030/sq mi).