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Korgen, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Korgen is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 878. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

878 Population 2,509/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population878
Density2,509/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population878
Population Density2,509 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates66.0766°, 13.8216°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,436 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.7 inches (75 cm)

About Korgen

Korgen is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Korgen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below Norway avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,509/sq mi
Coordinates66.0766°N, 13.8216°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Norway avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.69"
Driest Month (May) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 44 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 45 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 85 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 124 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 50 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 59 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 83 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 37 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 49 km
Oct 18, 1994 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 85 km
Jan 26, 1994 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway M3.0 87 km
Aug 20, 1994 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway M3.0 108 km
Feb 25, 1992 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 75 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 57 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 62 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 40 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 60 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 45 km
Jul 17, 2005 10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway M2.9 146 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 127 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 148 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 37 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.0 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
May 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
October 37°F (3°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 6.3 in

Korgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Korgen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Korgen sentralskole
Bjerka skole
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Radio Stations near Korgen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Korgen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bjerka Bygdetun
Eldhuset på Jamtjord
Ranheimbrygga

Libraries in Korgen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hemnes folkebibliotek, avd. Hemnesberget0.0
Hemnes folkebibliotek, avd. Korgen0.0

Hotels in Korgen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Korgenfjellet Fjellstue

Cafes in Korgen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bjerka kro

Dentists in Korgen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Korgen tannklinikk

Veterinaries in Korgen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Distriktsveterinær Hemnes

Train Stations in Korgen

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bjerka
Drevvatn

Gas Stations in Korgen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Korgen
NO #2364516034

Gyms in Korgen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

iGym EXPRESS Bjerka

Breweries in Korgen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hemnes Mikrobryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Korgen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bleikvassli skibakke 0.0 $0
Munklia hoppsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Korgen

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mo i Rana Airport, RøssvollMQNMedium Airport
Mosjøen Airport, KjærstadMJFMedium Airport
Hattfjelldal AirfieldSmall Airport
Svenningdal AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Korgen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bjerka post i butikk
Korgen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Korgen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Korgen kirke

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Waterfalls
23
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 Korgen

What is the population of Korgen?

Korgen has a population of 878 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,509 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Korgen?

Korgen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow.

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