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Ballangen, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Ballangen is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 956. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

956 Population 2,584/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population956
Density2,584/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population956
Population Density2,584 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates68.3428°, 16.8315°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)

About Ballangen

Ballangen is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 956. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ballangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below Norway avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,584/sq mi
Coordinates68.3428°N, 16.8315°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Norway avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"
Driest Month (May) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 106 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 108 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 106 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 125 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 108 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 91 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 129 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 110 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 110 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 115 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 106 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 108 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 105 km
Jan 4, 1992 38 km N of Løding, Norway M3.0 115 km
Jan 25, 1992 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.0 91 km
Jan 5, 1992 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.0 106 km
Apr 21, 1992 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.0 109 km
Jun 20, 1992 39 km NW of Straumen, Norway M2.9 107 km
Jan 5, 1992 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway M2.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
May 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
October 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 29°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.2 in

Ballangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ballangen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballangen skole
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Radio Stations near Ballangen

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ballangen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballangen museum

Libraries in Ballangen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballangen folkebibliotek0.0
Evenes folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Ballangen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaia kafe
Pizza

Cafes in Ballangen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haafjellhytta

Dentists in Ballangen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballangen tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Ballangen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kjeldebotn Drivstoff AS
St1 Ballangen

Banks in Ballangen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Ballangen

Breweries in Ballangen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skavli Brygghus

Ski Resorts Near Ballangen

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kveldteigen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Sollifjellet alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ballangen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harstad/Narvik AirportEVELarge Airport
Åsegardmoen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballangen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballangen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballangen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballangen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballangen forsamlingshus
Ballangen kirke
Kjeldebotn kirke

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Oslo

🇳🇴 About Norway

Capital Oslo
Population 5,314,336
Area 324,220 km²
GDP (USD) $482,949,731,777
GDP per capita $87,497
HDI 0.966
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 83.1%
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Calling code +47
TLD .no
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Norway

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 Labour Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballangen

What is the population of Ballangen?

Ballangen has a population of 956 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,584 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ballangen?

Ballangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

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