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Country
  
Norway

County
  
Rogaland

Municipality
  
Eigersund

Area
  
72 ha

Population
  
804 (2015)

Region
  
Western Norway

District
  
Dalane

Elevation
  
12 m (39 ft)

Local time
  
Thursday 10:55 AM

Hellvik

Weather
  
6°C, Wind W at 13 km/h, 85% Humidity

Hellvik is a village in Eigersund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located near the western border of Eigersund, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Sirevåg in neighboring Hå municipality and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of the town of Egersund. The 0.72-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2015) of 804, giving the village a population density of 1,117 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,890/sq mi).

Map of 4375 Hellvik, Norway

The village has a good natural harbour and is a popular location for holiday houses. There is a school and a kindergarten. The biggest employer in Hellvik is Hellvik Hus, which produces houses all over Norway. Hellvik's A-level soccer team plays in the 5th division of Norway.

The Sørlandet Line (historically called the Jæren Line) runs through the village, with the Jæren Commuter Rail stopping at Hellvik Station.

References

Hellvik Wikipedia