Vestnes
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| County | Møre og Romsdal | |
| District | Romsdal | |
| Municipality | ||
| Administrative centre | Vestnes | |
| Mayor (2005) | Knut Flølo (Frp) | |
| Official language form | Nynorsk | |
| Area - Total - Land - Percentage | 355 Square kilometre>km² 350 km² 0.11 % | |
| Population - Total (as of 2004>2004) - Percentage - Change (10 years) - Density | Ranked 156 6,389 0.14 % -1.1 % 18/km² | |
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| [www.vestnes.kommune.no] [Data from Statistics Norway] | ||
It is located in an area of great natural splendour on the southern shores of Romsdalsfjord, bordering Rauma to the east, Stordal and Ørskog to the south. Across Moldefjord to the north is Midsund and Molde.
The area is known for nature and outdoor pursuits, and has a long history in ship building and maritime crafts.
The town of Vestnes (Helland) dates back to early Medieval times, and has 24 hour ferry and water taxi service with Molde.
Famous people
- Mali Furunes, (1888-1968)
- Bernt Hulsker
- Bjørn Rune Gjelsten
- Kjetil Rekdal
- Terje Rypdal
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