Skarsvåg
Located in Nordkapp, Finnmark Coordinates: 71°06′47″ N 25°49′37″ E
- Population
- 80
- 80
- Elevation
- 10 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+01:00
- Europe/Oslo · UTC+01:00
About Skarsvåg
Skarsvåg is a village. Location: Nordkapp, Finnmark. Population: 80. Elevation: 10 m.
Skarsvåg is a village in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village lies along the northern coast of the island of Magerøya, and it claims the distinction of being the world's northernmost fishing village. The local fishing fleet primarily fishes for cod in the waters north of Magerøya. There are about 60 residents in Skarsvåg and it is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the famous North Cape. Skarsvåg Church is located in the village.
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In comparison
- No. 3 of 3 places in Nordkapp by population
- Nearest larger town: Honningsvåg, 16 km S
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