Sundbyfoss is a village in Holmestrand Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located along the lake Hillestadvannet, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the village of Hof. The village of Gullhaug lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the southeast and the town of Holmestrand lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southeast. The village of Hvittingfoss in Kongsberg Municipality lies about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the west. Hillestad Church lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the village.[3]

Sundbyfoss
Village
View of the village in 2013
View of the village in 2013
Sundbyfoss is located in Vestfold
Sundbyfoss
Sundbyfoss
Location of the village
Sundbyfoss is located in Norway
Sundbyfoss
Sundbyfoss
Sundbyfoss (Norway)
Coordinates: 59°30′43″N 10°07′32″E / 59.51188°N 10.12565°E / 59.51188; 10.12565
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyVestfold
DistrictJarlsberg
MunicipalityHolmestrand Municipality
Area
 • Total
0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi)
Elevation80 m (260 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
562
 • Density1,195/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
3092 Sundbyfoss

The 0.47-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2024) of 562 and a population density of 1,195 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,100/sq mi).[1]

Sundbyfoss is named after the local waterfall on the river Sundbyelva. The waterfall provided the basis for early industry in the village. Today, Sundbyfoss is mainly a residential area. The largest industrial enterprise is the "Haslestad Bruk" sawmill. Historically, the old private Tønsberg–Eidsfoss railway line and Holmestrand–Vittingfoss railway line both went through Sundbyfoss.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2023). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Sundbyfoss, Holmestrand". yr.no. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lundbo, Sten, ed. (20 December 2023). "Sundbyfoss". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 21 March 2024.