Salangen (fjord)
| Salangen (Norwegian) | |
|---|---|
 View of the fjord from to Salangsverket | |
  Salangen Location of the fjord | |
| Location | Troms og Finnmark county, Norway |
| Coordinates | 68°53′49″N 17°34′36″E / 68.8970°N 17.5766°ECoordinates: 68°53′49″N 17°34′36″E / 68.8970°N 17.5766°E |
| Type | Fjord |
| Native name | Siellakvuotna (Northern Sami) |
| Primary outflows | Astafjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
Salangen (Norwegian) or Siellakvuotna (Northern Sami) is a fjord in Salangen Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The 18-kilometre (11 mi) fjord flows to the northeast from the Astafjorden and then turns to the southeast until it reaches the village of Sjøvegan at the head of the fjord. The innermost part of the fjord is also named the Sagfjorden.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Evensen, Knut Harald, ed. (2010). NAF Veibok 2010–2012 (in Norwegian) (29 ed.). Oslo: Norges Automobil-Forbund. p. 113.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Salangen – fjord". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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