Borkenes
Sign in to saveBorkenes is the administrative centre of Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The farming village is located on the island of Hinnøya, about west of the city of Harstad. It is located along the Kvæfjorden (an arm of the Gullesfjorden), looking across the fjord at the island of Kvæøya.
Key facts
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- Borkenes
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- Village
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- Borkenes skyline in spring.jpg
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- View of the village in May
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- yes
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- 11
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- village
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- top
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- Country
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- Norway
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- Region
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- Northern Norway
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- County
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- Troms
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- District
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- Central Hålogaland
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Borkenes is the administrative centre of Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The farming village is located on the island of Hinnøya, about west of the city of Harstad. It is located along the Kvæfjorden (an arm of the Gullesfjorden), looking across the fjord at the island of Kvæøya.
thumb|left|View of Borkenes Kvæfjord Church is located in the village centre near the local school. The village is built along the small river Råelva. The village has a population (2023) of 1,513 and a population density of .