Uggdal is the
administrative centre
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In countries with French as the administrative language, such as Belgi ...
of
Tysnes
Tysnes () is a Municipalities of Norway, municipality in Vestland Counties of Norway, county, Norway. It is located in the Districts of Norway, traditional district of Sunnhordland. The administrative centre is the village of Uggdal. Other popul ...
municipality in
Vestland
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county,
Norway
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. The village is located on the west side of the island of
Tysnesøya. The village is located in the northern part of the Uggdalsdalen valley, just about from the coast. The small residential area of Uggdalseidet lies on the south side of Uggdal and the village of
Våge lies about north of Uggdal.
The village has a population (2019) of 313 and a
population density
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of .
Uggdal is the site of the municipal administration, a doctor's office, the local fire and police stations, as well as a school.
Uggdal Church is also located in the village, serving the parish of Uggdal which includes the southwestern part of the island of Tysnesøya.
References
Villages in Vestland
Tysnes
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