County Sogn og Fjordane Municipality Jølster Area 37 ha Population 374 (2013) | Elevation 215 m (705 ft) Local time Saturday 5:47 PM | |
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Vassenden is a village in the municipality of Jølster in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located along the river Jølstra on the western shore of the lake Jølstravatnet, and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the lake Holsavatnet. The 0.37-square-kilometre (91-acre) village has a population (2013) of 374, giving the village a population density of 1,011 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,620/sq mi).
Map of 6847 Vassenden, Norway
The village is located along the European route E39 highway, just about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) east of the village of Langhaugane. The village of Ålhus lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the northeast. The municipal center of Skei is 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the northeast, at the other end of the lake Jølstravatnet. Vassenden Church was built in 2002 to serve the people of Vassenden and the surrounding areas.