Kvalsundet
Kvalsundet or Válesnuorri is a strait in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The 20-kilometre long strait separates the island of Kvaløya from the island of Ringvassøya.
- Marine channel
- …is also known as “Kvalsund”
- Description: strait in Tromsø, Norway
Places of Interest
Highlights include Simavik power station.
Simavik power station
Industrial building
Simavik power station is an industrial building.
Kvalsundet
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Latitude
69.83333° or 69° 50′ north
Longitude
19° east
Open location code
9FXXR2M2+82
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Norwegian Bokmål—“Kvalsundet” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Kvalsundet”
- Estonian: “Kvalsundet (Troms)”
- Estonian: “Kvalsundet”
- French: “Kvalsundet (Tromsø)”
- French: “Kvalsundet”
- Norwegian Bokmål: “Kvalsundet”
- Norwegian: “Kvalsundet”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Simavika and Rakkfjord.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Simavik and Simaviknes.
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