Espeland

Espeland is a village in the borough of Arna in the municipality of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway.[2] Espeland is located north of Lake Haukeland (Norwegian: Haukelandsvatnet) and Mount Livarden.[3][4] The village of Indre Arna lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the north.

For people with the surname, see Espeland (surname).
Espeland
Neighborhood in Bergen
View of the neighborhood Espeland train station on the Old Voss Line
Espeland
Location of the neighborhood
Espeland
Espeland (Norway)
Coordinates: 60.3833°N 5.46667°E / 60.3833; 5.46667
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
MunicipalityBergen
BoroughArna
Area
 • Total2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Elevation85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total2,182
 • Density996/km2 (2,580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)

The 2.19-square-kilometre (540-acre) village has a population (2012) of 2,182 and a population density of 996 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,580/sq mi).[5] Starting in 2013, Espeland has been included in the urban area of Arna and separate population statistics are no longer tracked.[6]

Espeland was the site of the Espeland concentration camp (Norwegian: Espeland fangeleir) built under the direction of German occupation forces between 1942 and 1943.[7]

References
  1. "Espeland, Bergen (Vestland)". yr.no. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  2. Nina Aldin Thune. "Espeland". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  3. Jaffe, Dennis (1994). Exploring Europe by RV: A Practical Guide to RV Travel in Europe. Old Saybrook, CT: Globe Pequot Press. p. 109.
  4. Gullick, C. F. W. R.; Aste, E. A. (1943). Norway. 2. London: Naval Intelligence Division. p. 168.
  5. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2012). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  6. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2013). "Nye og utgåtte tettsteder" (in Norwegian).
  7. "Espeland fangeleir". Bergen byleksikon. Retrieved 1 October 2016.

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