Leland | |
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Village | |
)  Leland Location in Nordland ) Leland Leland (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 66°03′51″N 12°56′36″E / 66.0641°N 12.9433°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Helgeland |
| Municipality | Leirfjord |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 718 |
| • Density | 997/km2 (2,580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8890 Leirfjord |
Leland is the administrative centre of the municipality of Leirfjord in Nordland county, Norway. it is located on the northern shore of the Leirfjorden along Norwegian County Road 17. The town of Sandnessjøen lies about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Leland. The village of Sundøy lies to the south and the village of Bardalssjøen lies to the northeast. Leland features two small grocery stores, a hairdresser, a café, a large sports centre, Leirfjord Church, and a number of other amenities.[3]
The 0.72-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2018) of 718 and a population density of 997 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,580/sq mi).[1]
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Leland, Leirfjord (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Leland" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-01-09.