Skjånes
Sign in to saveSkjånes () is a small village in Gamvik Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village is located on the shores of the Hopsfjorden, an arm that branches off the main Tanafjorden. The small village lies on the Nordkinn Peninsula, a long drive southeast of the village of Mehamn. The 60-70 residents work mostly in the fishing industry. Hop Church is located in this village, serving the southern part of the municipality.
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- Norway
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- Gamvik Municipality
- Elevation
- 9
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Skjånes () is a small village in Gamvik Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village is located on the shores of the Hopsfjorden, an arm that branches off the main Tanafjorden. The small village lies on the Nordkinn Peninsula, a long drive southeast of the village of Mehamn. The 60-70 residents work mostly in the fishing industry. Hop Church is located in this village, serving the southern part of the municipality.
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