Forane
Forane is a marsh in Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Western Norway. Forane is situated nearby to the locality Helleland, as well as near the hamlet Apeland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Helleland Church and Bjerkreim Church.
Helleland Church
Church
Photo: Jarvin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Helleland Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Eigersund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Helleland. Helleland Church is situated 3½ km south of Forane.
Bjerkreim Church
Church
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Bjerkreim Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bjerkreim Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Bjerkreim. Bjerkreim Church is situated 3½ km north of Forane.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vikeså.
Vikeså
Village
Photo: SvanhildGjedrem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vikeså or Vigjeså is the administrative centre of Bjerkreim municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located along the European route E39 highway at a crossroads with the village of Ålgård about 20 kilometres to the northwest, the village of Dirdal about 25 kilometres to the northeast, and the town of Egersund about 20 kilometres to the south. Vikeså is situated 9 km north of Forane.
Forane
- Type: Marsh
- Category: body of water
- Location: Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Western Norway, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
58.55133° or 58° 33′ 5″ northLongitude
6.09221° or 6° 5′ 32″ eastElevation
155 metres (509 feet)Open location code
9FC8H32R+GVGeoNames ID
9545527
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Forane” goes by many names.
- Norwegian: “Forane”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Helleland and Apeland.
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Highlights include Bukkaknuten and Eikåsen.
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