Inndyr

Inndyr is the administrative centre of the municipality of Gildeskål in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on the mainland part of the municipality, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Norwegian County Road 17. The village lies along the Sørfjorden and it looks out to the west over the nearby islands of Fugløya, Fleina, and Femris.[3]

Inndyr
Village
View of the village harbor
Inndyr
Location in Nordland
Inndyr
Inndyr (Norway)
Coordinates: 67.0335°N 14.0266°E / 67.0335; 14.0266
CountryNorway
RegionNorthern Norway
CountyNordland
DistrictSalten
MunicipalityGildeskål
Area
 • Total0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi)
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total649
 • Density901/km2 (2,330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
8140 Inndyr

The 0.72-square-kilometre (180-acre) village has a population (2018) of 649 and a population density of 901 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,330/sq mi).[1]

There are two churches located on the northern edge of town: Gildeskål Church and Old Gildeskål Church. The new, larger church was built right next to the old church, although the old church is still used for services.

Climate

This climate type is dominated by the winter season, a long, bitterly cold period with short, clear days, relatively little precipitation mostly in the form of snow, and low humidity. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Dfc" (Continental Subarctic Climate).[4]

References
  1. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. "Inndyr, Gildeskål (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  3. Store norske leksikon. "Inndyr" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2012-02-22.
  4. Climate Summary for Inndyr


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