Vikedal
Vikedal
Vikadal[1] | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village | |
 Interactive map of Vikedal | |
| Coordinates: 59°29′53″N 5°54′21″E / 59.49804°N 5.90594°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Rogaland |
| District | Haugaland |
| Municipality | Vindafjord Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
• Total | 518 |
| • Density | 682/km2 (1,770/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5583 Vikedal |
Vikedal[1] is a village in Vindafjord Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located along the Sandeidfjorden, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of the village of Sandeid and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the village of Imslandsjøen. Vikedal Church is located in this village.[4]
The 0.76-square-kilometre (190-acre) village has a population (2025) of 518 and a population density of 682 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,770/sq mi).[2]
History
The village has a long history of boat-building. The village was the administrative center of the old Vikedal Municipality which existed from 1838 until 1965.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2025-10-27). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Vikedal, Vindafjord". yr.no. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2025-08-01). "Vikedal (tettstad)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2026-02-06.