Vatne is a village in Sandnes municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village lies in the borough of Hana, just about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the centre of the city of Sandnes. The Vatneleiren military base is located in Vatne.
Vatne | |
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Village | |
  Vatne Location in Rogaland county  Vatne Vatne (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 58°51′22″N 05°47′13″E / 58.85611°N 5.78694°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Rogaland |
| District | Jæren |
| Municipality | Sandnes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 915 |
| • Density | 1,605/km2 (4,160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 4309 Sandnes |
It is considered a part of the Stavanger/Sandnes metropolitan area. The 0.57-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2019) of 915 and a population density of 1,605 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,160/sq mi).[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Vatne, Sandnes (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
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