Purka

Purka is a point in , . Purka is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kåkern Bridge and Solbjørn power station.

Bridge
Photo: Manxruler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a cantilever road bridge that crosses the Kåkernsundet strait between the islands of and in in county, .

Power station
Photo: PeltonMan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 3 km south of Purka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sund and Fredvang.

Village
Photo: Sxilderik, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a fishing village in in the district of county, . The settlement, with around 100 permanent residents, is located on the southwest coast of the island of . is situated 3 km south of Purka.

Village
Photo: Sveter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village in in county, . The village is located on the island of in the archipelago. is situated 6 km north of Purka.

Village
Photo: Æøå, Public domain.
is the administrative centre of in county, . The village is located on the island of in the archipelago. is situated 7 km north of Purka.

Purka

Latitude
68.03164° or 68° 1′ 54″ north
Longitude
13.17871° or 13° 10′ 43″ east
Open location code
9FWM25JH+MF
Geo­Names ID
9705930
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Purka” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian: “Purka”

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