About Senja (English)

Senja is located north of the arctic circle, at 69 degrees North. The municipality has almost 15 000 inhabitants.

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Geography and nature

  • The largest settlements in Senja municipality, measured in population, are Finnsnes, Silsand, Gryllefjord, Torsken, Senjahopen, Gibostad and Husøy.
  • The municipal center, where the town hall is also located, is Finnsnes.
  • The municipality includes the island of Senja, which is Norway's second largest island.
  • In folklore, the island of Senja is often called "Norway in miniature" because of its varied, wild and beautiful landscape.
  • On the mainland, Senja municipality also includes the peninsula between Gisundet and Malangsfjorden. Our neighboring municipalities are Sørreisa and Målselv. 

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