Vaksdal | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village, looking south | |
  Vaksdal Location of the village  Vaksdal Vaksdal (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 60°28′44″N 05°44′14″E / 60.47889°N 5.73722°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordhordland |
| Municipality | Vaksdal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 967 |
| • Density | 1,422/km2 (3,680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5725 Vaksdal |
Vaksdal is a village in Vaksdal municipality in Vestland county, Norway.[3] The village is located on the southern shore of the Veafjorden, across the fjord from the village of Bruvik which sits on the island of Osterøy. The European route E16 highway goes through the village, as does the Bergen Line, which stops at the Vaksdal Station. Vaksdal Church was built in the village in 1933. The 0.68-square-kilometre (170-acre) village has a population (2019) of 967 and a population density of 1,422 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,680/sq mi).[1]
