Sunndalsøra

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Sunndalsøra viewed from the mountain Litlkalkinn (1,389 m asl). The estuary of the river Driva is clearly visible, as is the aluminium plant. The Sunndal fjord stretches out to north-west towards Kristiansund
Sunndalsøra viewed from the mountain Litlkalkinn (1,389 m asl). The estuary of the river Driva is clearly visible, as is the aluminium plant. The Sunndal fjord stretches out to north-west towards Kristiansund

Sunndalsøra (help·info) is the administrative centre of Sunndal municipality, Norway, located at the outlet of the river Driva at the head of the Sunndalsfjord. Its population was 4,179 on January 1, 2007.[1]

Norsk Hydro operates an aluminium plant at Sunndalsøra. About 900 employees work at the plant, which has been operative since 1954. In 2004, the plant was modernized to become the biggest and among the most modern aluminium plants in Europe, greatly reducing pollution. In addition to aluminum related research, aquaculture research also takes place in Sunndalsøra.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tettstader. Folkemengd og areal, etter kommune. 1.januar 2007.
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Coordinates: 62°40′N, 8°33′E