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Fauskevåg

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Country
  
Norway

County
  
Troms

Municipality
  
Harstad

Local time
  
Friday 2:41 AM

Region
  
Northern Norway

District
  
Central Hålogaland

Elevation
  
26 m (85 ft)

Fauskevåg

Weather
  
-1°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 92% Humidity

Fauskevåg is a village in the municipality of Harstad in Troms county, Norway. It is located on the island Hinnøya, along the Vågsfjorden, about 20 km (12 mi) south of the town of Harstad. The population (2001) of Fauskevåg is 341. The village has an elementary school called Fauskevåg skole with grades 1 through 4.

Map of 9419 Fauskev%C3%A5g, Norway

Fauskevåg is located near the islands of Grasholman, a popular beach and recreation area, so tourism is important in Fauskevåg during the months of June and July. The village is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of European route E10 and the Tjeldsund Bridge. The village is located nearby the villages of Sørvika, Sandtorg, and Kilbotn.

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Fauskevåg Wikipedia