Sviland
Sviland is a borough of the city of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the rural southeastern part of the municipality. With a population (2016) of only 1,193, the borough is one of the least populous of all the boroughs in Sandnes.[2] On the other hand, Sviland borough is 68.6 square kilometres (26.5 sq mi), making it the second largest borough by area. Sviland Chapel is located in the borough.
Bydel Sviland | |
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 View of the local church | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location within Sandnes municipality | |
| Coordinates: 58°50′N 05°50′E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Rogaland |
| District | Jæren |
| City | Sandnes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.6 km2 (26.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,193 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 4308 Sandnes |
Home of the legendary Norwegian race horse Rex Rodney, winner of the 1986 Elitloppet.
References
- "Sviland, Sandnes (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
- "Sandnes i tall" (in Norwegian). Sandnes Municipality. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
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