Leikong
Leikong | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village | |
  Leikong Location in Møre og Romsdal | |
| Coordinates: 62°14′50″N 5°46′54″E / 62.2472°N 5.7817°ECoordinates: 62°14′50″N 5°46′54″E / 62.2472°N 5.7817°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| District | Sunnmøre |
| Municipality | Herøy Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 335 |
| • Density | 859/km2 (2,220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6080 Gurskøy |
Leikong is a village in Herøy Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern side of the island of Gurskøya. Historically, Leikong has been a regional centre for trade. It is located along a main road on the island of Gurskøya, but it is also located along the confluence of several fjords: Vartdalsfjorden, Voldsfjorden, Ørstafjorden, and Rovdefjorden. The village is home to Leikanger Church.
The 0.39-square-kilometre (96-acre) village has a population (2018) of 335 and a population density of 859 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,220/sq mi).[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Leikong, Herøy (Møre og Romsdal)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
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