Leinesfjord or Myklebostad is the administrative centre of the municipality of Steigen in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the village of Nordfold along the Leinesfjorden, the fjord after which the village is named. The local school is located here as well as Leinesfjord Chapel.[3]
Leinesfjord
Leinesfjorden Myklebostad | |
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Village | |
Leinesfjord Location in Nordland Leinesfjord Leinesfjord (Norway) | |
Coordinates: 67°46′29″N 15°00′58″E / 67.7746°N 15.0161°E | |
Country | Norway |
Region | Northern Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Salten |
Municipality | Steigen |
Area | |
• Total | 0.25 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 202 |
• Density | 808/km2 (2,090/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Post Code | 8283 Leinesfjord |
The 0.25-square-kilometre (62-acre) village has a population (2018) of 202 which gives the village a population density of 808 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,090/sq mi).[1]