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Korgen

Nordland, Norway · Europe

About Korgen

Korgen sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hemnesberget, 56km from Helgeland Coast (Fv17).

Korgen is a town located in Nordland, Norway. With a population of 878, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Korgen 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 Korgen to your route.

About Korgen

Korgen is the administrative centre of Hemnes Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village located along the river Røssåga, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the village of Bjerka. Korgen is connected by the European route E6 highway to the nearby towns of Mo i Rana and Mosjøen. The eastern end of the

Read more Korgfjell Tunnel is located in Korgen. The village of Bleikvassli lies about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south along the Norwegian County Road 806. The 0.98-square-kilometre (240-acre) village has a population (2024) of 912 and a population density of 931 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,410/sq mi). This makes it the largest urban area in the municipality. Korgen Church is a cruciform church that's been located in the village since 1863. It was built of timber and has 450 seats. Korgen Sports Club (Korgen Idrettslag) was founded in 1935 as a sports club for Korgen. The sports club has sports like skiing, soccer, orienteering and team handball. The village was the administrative centre of the old Korgen Municipality from 1918 until its dissolution in 1964. Korgen was also used as a satellite prison camp during World War Two, mainly for Yugoslavian population.

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Where is Korgen located?

Korgen is located in Nordland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 66.0766 latitude, 13.8216 longitude.

What is the population of Korgen?

Korgen has a population of approximately 878 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
878
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Nordland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
66.0766, 13.8216

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Korgen

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Helgeland Coast (Fv17)

A spectacular ferry-and-bridge coastal route past the Seven Sisters mountains and turquoise skerries.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Korgen

  • 56 kmHelgeland Coast (Fv17)A spectacular ferry-and-bridge coastal route past the Seven Sisters mountains and turquoise skerries.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Korgen.

Hemnesberget

🇳🇴 Norway

19 km awayPop. 1,335

Hauknes

🇳🇴 Norway

25 km awayPop. 2,110

Mo i Rana

🇳🇴 Norway

30 km awayPop. 18,866

Nesna

🇳🇴 Norway

39 km awayPop. 1,211

Mosjøen

🇳🇴 Norway

39 km away

Leland

🇳🇴 Norway

40 km awayPop. 718

Hattfjelldal

🇳🇴 Norway

54 km away

Sandnessjøen

🇳🇴 Norway

54 km away

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