Holvika

Holvika
Holevik (unofficial)[1]
Village
Interactive map of Holvika
Holvika
Holvika
Coordinates: 61°55′46″N 5°04′46″E / 61.92939°N 5.07951°E / 61.92939; 5.07951
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityKinn Municipality
Area
 • Total
0.18 km2 (0.069 sq mi)
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
320
 • Density1,778/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6700 Måløy

Holvika[3] (sometimes unofficially spelled Holevik[1]) is a small village on the south side of the island of Vågsøy in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is situated along the Vågsfjorden, a part of the large Nordfjorden. The village is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of the town of Måløy and about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) east of the village of Vågsvåg. Across Vågsfjorden, the village of Husevåg lies on the island of Husevågøy.

The 0.18-square-kilometre (44-acre) village has a population (2024) of 320 and a population density of 1,778 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,600/sq mi).[1]

During World War II, Operation Archery took place in and around Holvika and Måløy.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Statistisk sentralbyrå (2024-10-01). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Holvika, Kinn" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
  3. ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2025-10-14.