Saltdal

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Saltdal kommune
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County Nordland
District Salten
Municipality NO-1840
Administrative centre Rognan
Mayor (2005) Kjell Magne Johansen
Official language form Bokmål
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Percentage
Ranked 23
2,215 km²
2,085 km²
0.68 %
Population
 - Total (2004)
 - Percentage
 - Change (10 years)
 - Density
Ranked 197
4,823
0.11 %
-6.5 %
2/km²
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www.saltdal.kommune.no

Data from Statistics Norway

Saltdal is a municipality located in the county of Nordland, Norway. It lies on the north side of the mountains of Saltfjell, in the rain shadow of the mountains, and with mountains in almost all directions. Saltdal is one of the driest areas in Norway, for five years in a row, 2001 to 2005, Saltdal is the municipality with the least precipitation with only 74 mm in 2005. Saltdal is also known for it's warm summer days, frequently being one of Norway's warmest locations if the right weather situation occurs (east or southeasterly winds).

The European route E6 passes through the entire length of Saltdal, and the Nordlandsbanen railway runs along side it. A road running east through the Junkerdalen valley leads to Sweden. The Saltdalen river runs through the valley. The river bed appears very bright some places due the minerals in the sand. The valley is covered with pine forest, birch and other trees are common as well. Junkerdal National Park is located in Saltdal municipality.


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