Vadheim
Vadheim
Vaim | |
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Village | |
View of Vadheim September 2020 | |
| Coordinates: 61°12′29″N 05°49′48″E / 61.20806°N 5.83000°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Ytre Sogn |
| Municipality | Høyanger |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 238 |
| • Density | 661/km2 (1,710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6996 Vadheim |
Vadheim is a village in the municipality of Høyanger in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the north shore of the Sognefjorden, along the small Vadheimsfjorden branch. The European route E39 highway runs through the village. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of the village of Lavik, about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) northwest of the village of Kyrkjebø, and about 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) northwest of the village of Austreim. The 0.36-square-kilometre (89-acre) village has a population (2013) of 238, giving the village a population density of 661 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,710/sq mi).