Heggelia is a neighborhood within the town of Bardufoss in Målselv Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The area is located along the river Barduelva and the European route E6 highway about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) south of Andselv and the Bardufoss Airport.[3] Heggelia makes up the southern part of the town of Bardufoss.
Heggelia | |
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Neighborhood in Bardufoss | |
 View of the area | |
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  Heggelia  Heggelia | |
| Coordinates: 69°02′40″N 18°30′37″E / 69.04444°N 18.51028°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Midt-Troms |
| Municipality | Målselv Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.61 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 966 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9325 Bardufoss |
The 1.61-square-kilometre (400-acre) area has a population (2023) of 966 and a population density of 600 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi).[1]
In 2021, the three neighboring villages of Andselv, Andslimoen, and Heggelia were merged and designated as the new town of Bardufoss.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2023-12-23). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Heggelia" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Heggelia" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ^ "Bardufoss får bystatus". NRK (in Norwegian). 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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