Svelgen (river)
| Svelgselva | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | River Svelgen |
| Country | Norway |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Hjelmevatnet lake 496 m (1,627 ft) |
| River mouth |
Nordgulen fjord 0 m (0 ft) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 7.5 km (4.7 mi) |
Svelgen or Svelgselva is a river in Bremanger Municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The river originates from the lake Hjelmevatnet, and empties into the Nordgulen fjord at the village of Svelgen. The river is regulated for exploitation of its hydropower. The four Svelgen Hydroelectric Power Stations, which exploit the Svelgen and neighbouring watersystems, have a combined installed capacity of 107 megawatts (143,000 hp).[1]
References
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Svelgen – elv". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
Coordinates: 61°46′12″N 5°17′56″E / 61.7701°N 5.2988°E
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