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Village in Western Norway, Norway
Askje
Village
View of the village areaView of the village area
Askje is located in RogalandAskjeAskjeLocation in Rogaland countyShow map of RogalandAskje is located in NorwayAskjeAskjeAskje (Norway)Show map of Norway
Coordinates: 59°03′47″N 05°41′39″E / 59.06306°N 5.69417°E / 59.06306; 5.69417
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyRogaland
DistrictRyfylke
MunicipalityStavanger
Area
 • Total0.25 km (0.10 sq mi)
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Population
 • Total578
 • Density2,312/km (5,990/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code4156 Mosterøy

Askje is a village in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The small, coastal farming and fishing village is located on the southeastern end of the island of Mosterøy. The small village is the site of the Askje Church.

The 0.25-square-kilometre (62-acre) village has a population (2019) of 578 and a population density of 2,312 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,990/sq mi).

Prior to 2020, the village was part of the old Rennesøy municipality.

References

  1. ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. "Askje, Rennesøy (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2015-12-21.


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