Åmot | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 View of the village bus station | |
  Åmot Location of the village  Åmot Åmot (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 59°34′11″N 7°59′19″E / 59.56974°N 7.98871°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Eastern Norway |
| County | Vestfold og Telemark |
| District | Vest-Telemark |
| Municipality | Vinje Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 615/km2 (1,590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 3890 Vinje |
Åmot is the administrative centre of Vinje Municipality in Vestfold og Telemark county, Norway. The village is located at the confluence of the rivers Tokke and Vinjeåi. The village of Øyfjell lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east, the village of Dalen lies about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south, and the village of Edland lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) to the northwest.[3]
The European route E134 highway passes through the village. The village has some industry, primarily related to forestry.The 1.09-square-kilometre (270-acre) village has a population (2022) of 673 and a population density of 615 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,590/sq mi).[3][1]
References
- 1 2 3 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2022). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ↑ "Åmot, Vinje". yr.no. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- 1 2 Lundbo, Sten, ed. (28 December 2022). "Åmot (tettstad i Vinje)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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