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Korshamn

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Korshamn

Total population

107

Elevation8 m
Coordinates58.02°, 7.00°

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Elevation
8 m

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Overview

Korshavn or Korshamn is a fishing village in the southern part of Lyngdal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located on the island of Revøy, located at the mouth of the Grønsfjorden. Korshavn lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the village of Austad. Korshamn Chapel is located in the village, serving the southern part of the municipality. Traditionally, a fishing village, it now caters to tourists, primarily through the "Korshamn Rorbuer" rental cottages.

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History & geography

History

According to Snorre, in the year 1028, King Olaf II (Saint Olaf) made landfall on the island of Sælør, just south of Korshavn with thirteen ships and a thousand men. This event was commemorated by a sculpture of the king in central Lyngdal, revealed by King Olav V in 1983.

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Geography

Latitude
58.0231
Longitude
7.0013
Water area
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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
2.55
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
932

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115
Avg daily Wikipedia views
4
Attention level
Obscure

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