Agder, Norway · Europe
Blakstad sits on the route: 15 minutes from Arendal.
Blakstad is a town located in Agder, Norway. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Blakstad sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blakstad to your route.
Blakstad or Blakstad-Osedalen is a village which is also the administrative centre of the municipality of Froland in Agder county, Norway. It is located along the river Nidelva, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of the town of Arendal (where many residents of Blakstad work and shop). The small village of FrolandRead more
lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the north, on the west side of the river, and that is where Froland Church is located.
Originally, Blakstad was the village on the eastern shore of the river and the village of Osedalen was located on the western side of the river. Over the years, the two villages grew together and now form one large village. The 2.6-square-kilometre (640-acre) village has a population (2019) of 3,241 and a population density of 1,244 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,220/sq mi).
The Arendalsbanen railway line, a branch of the Sørlandsbanen railway line stops at the Blakstad Station. The Norwegian County Road 420 and Norwegian County Road 408 also run through the village.
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Blakstad is located in Agder, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.5046 latitude, 8.6465 longitude.
Blakstad has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Norway.
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