Trofors

Trofors is the administrative centre of the municipality of Grane in Nordland county, Norway. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Austervefsna and Svenningdalselva which forms the large river Vefsna. The village of Leiren lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast and the village of Majavatn lies about 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the south.

Trofors
Village
Trofors
Location in Nordland
Trofors
Trofors (Norway)
Coordinates: 65.5334°N 13.4063°E / 65.5334; 13.4063
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictHelgeland
MunicipalityGrane
Area
 • Total0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Elevation80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total835
 • Density1,071/km2 (2,770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8680 Trofors

The 0.78-square-kilometre (190-acre) village has a population (2018) of 835 and a population density of 1,071 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,770/sq mi).[1]

Trofors lies along the European route E6 highway, at the intersection with Norwegian National Road 73 which heads east to Hattfjelldal and then to Sweden. The Nordland Line runs through the western part of the village, stopping at Trofors Station. The main church for Trofors is Grane Church, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the north in the village of Grane.[3]

Trofors is also the hometown of the popular Norwegian twin duo Marcus & Martinus who were born in Elverum.

References
  1. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. "Trofors, Grane (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Trofors" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-11-22.


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