From Wikipedia - Reading time: 4 minSkonseng | |
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Skonseng Location in Nordland Skonseng Skonseng (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 66°21′22″N 14°20′17″E / 66.3561°N 14.3381°ECoordinates: 66°21′22″N 14°20′17″E / 66.3561°N 14.3381°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Helgeland |
| Municipality | Rana |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8615 Skonseng |
Skonseng is a village in the municipality of Rana in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of the town of Mo i Rana in an agricultural area with a population of about 1000. The village is located along the south side of the river Ranelva where three valleys meet each other: the Dunderland Valley, Plurdal, and Rødvassdal. The village of Røssvoll lies on the north side of the river, just across from Skonseng. The Nordland Line passes through the village.[2]
Skonseng has several sports arena: Biathlon, cross country skiing, ski jump, beach volleyball, and soccer.