Austnes is a village in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the southeast side of the island of Haramsøya, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of the village of Longva via the Ullasund Bridge. The Ulla lighthouse is located about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the north of Austnes.[3] The historic Haram Church is located in Austnes.
Austnes | |
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Village | |
 Austnes in the center, along the shore | |
  Austnes Location in Møre og Romsdal  Austnes Austnes (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 62°38′14″N 6°16′25″E / 62.6373°N 6.2735°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| District | Sunnmøre |
| Municipality | Ålesund Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 695/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 6290 Haramsøy |
The 0.55-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2018) of 382 and a population density of 695 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,800/sq mi).[1] There is a ferry connection from Austnes to Kjerstad on nearby Lepsøya island and also to Gjerdet on the mainland. The Nordøyvegen is a planned bridge and tunnel system that will connect the village to the mainland upon its completion in 2022.[4]