Sæle, Sogn og Fjordane
| Sæle | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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View of Sæle Church | |
  Sæle  Sæle Location in Sogn og Fjordane county | |
| Coordinates: 61°06′41″N 06°22′34″E / 61.11139°N 6.37611°ECoordinates: 61°06′41″N 06°22′34″E / 61.11139°N 6.37611°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Sogn og Fjordane |
| District | Sogn |
| Municipality | Balestrand Municipality |
| Elevation[1] | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01:00) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Post Code | 6899 Balestrand |
Sæle is a village in the Balestrand municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway.
Geography
The village is located on the northern shore of the Sognefjorden. The village lies along the Norwegian County Road 55, about 18 kilometres (11 miles) southwest of the village of Balestrand.
Religion
Sæle has been the site of the Sæle Church since 1903, when it was moved here from the small, nearby island of Kvamsøy. The church serves the people of southwestern Balestrand municipality.
Economy
The Sæle Sag lumber factory is located on the shoreline of Sæle. The company produces doors, windows, railings and stairs, as well as general-use lumber.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sæle, Balestrand" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ↑ "Sæle Sag AS" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 31 January 2014.
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