Re, Sogn og Fjordane

Re
Reed
Village

View of the local school
Re
Re

Location in Sogn og Fjordane county

Coordinates: 61°44′15″N 06°24′33″E / 61.73750°N 6.40917°E / 61.73750; 6.40917Coordinates: 61°44′15″N 06°24′33″E / 61.73750°N 6.40917°E / 61.73750; 6.40917
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Sogn og Fjordane
District Nordfjord
Municipality Gloppen Municipality
Area[1]
  Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Elevation[2] 83 m (272 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 365
  Density 745/km2 (1,930/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 6827 Breim

Re or Reed is a village in Gloppen Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the lake Breimsvatnet, along the European route E39 highway, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the village of Byrkjelo and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southeast of the municipal centre of Sandane. The 0.49-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2013) of 365, giving the village a population density of 745 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,930/sq mi).[1]

Re was the administrative centre of the former municipality of Breim which existed from 1886 to 1964. Breim Church and Reed School are both located in the village.

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