Krossneset
Krossneset | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Interactive map of Krossneset | |
| Coordinates: 60°31′51″N 5°15′24″E / 60.53078°N 5.2568°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Nordhordland |
| Municipality | Alver Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 480 |
| • Density | 941/km2 (2,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5918 Frekhaug |
Krossneset[3] is a village in Alver Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village sits on the island of Flatøy, about half-way between the villages of Frekhaug (to the west) and Knarvik (to the east).[4]
The 0.51-square-kilometre (130-acre) village has a population (2025) of 480 and a population density of 941 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,440/sq mi).[1]
The village sits at a major transportation cross-roads. The small island of Flatøy is the hub of a three-way bridge network that connects the entire Nordhordland district to the city of Bergen. The Krossnessundet Bridge connects to the island of Holsnøy to the west, the Hagelsund Bridge connects to the Lindås peninsula to the east, and the Nordhordland Bridge to Bergen to the south. The Hagelsund and Nordhordland bridges carry the European route E39 highway.
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (27 October 2025). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Krossneset, Alver". yr.no. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (1 August 2025). "Krossneset". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 30 November 2025.