Maurangerfjord
| Maurangsfjorden | |
|---|---|
| Maurangerfjorden | |
  Maurangerfjord Location in Hordaland county | |
| Location | Hordaland county, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°06′33″N 6°11′08″E / 60.1093°N 6.1855°ECoordinates: 60°06′33″N 6°11′08″E / 60.1093°N 6.1855°E |
| Primary outflows | Hardangerfjorden |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
| Settlements | Ænes, Sundal |
Maurangerfjord or Maurangsfjorden is a fjord in Kvinnherad Municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The 12-kilometre (7.5 mi) long fjord is a small branch off of the main Hardangerfjorden. The inner end of the Maurangsfjorden branches into the Nordrepollen and Austrepollen. There are several villages located along the fjord: Ænes, Sundal, Austrepollen, Nordrepollen, and Gjetingsdalen. The Mauranger Hydroelectric Power Station is located in the village of Austrepollen.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Maurangerfjorden". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
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