Neslandsvatn is a village in Drangedal Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located along the small lake Neslandsvatnet, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the southeast of the village of Prestestranda. The village of Henseid is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the northeast, across the large lake Toke. Kroken Church is located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the southwest of the village.[3]

Neslandsvatn
Village
View of the village railway station
View of the village railway station
Neslandsvatn is located in Telemark
Neslandsvatn
Neslandsvatn
Location of the village
Neslandsvatn is located in Norway
Neslandsvatn
Neslandsvatn
Neslandsvatn (Norway)
Coordinates: 58°58′17″N 9°09′23″E / 58.97134°N 9.15626°E / 58.97134; 9.15626
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyTelemark
DistrictGrenland
MunicipalityDrangedal Municipality
Area
 • Total0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Elevation76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total296
 • Density891/km2 (2,310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
3760 Neslandsvatn

The 0.33-square-kilometre (82-acre) village has a population (2022) of 296 and a population density of 891 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,310/sq mi).[1]

The village has a station on the Sørlandsbanen railway line. It is also a popular skiing and snowboarding area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2022). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Neslandsvatn, Drangedal". yr.no. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b Lundbo, Sten, ed. (28 December 2022). "Neslandsvatn". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 September 2023.