Foss-Eikeland

Foss-Eikeland
Foss Eikjeland
Fosseikeland
Village

View of the former railway station in Foss-Eikeland
Foss-Eikeland

Location in Rogaland county

Coordinates: 58°48′05″N 05°43′47″E / 58.80139°N 5.72972°E / 58.80139; 5.72972Coordinates: 58°48′05″N 05°43′47″E / 58.80139°N 5.72972°E / 58.80139; 5.72972
Country Norway
Region Western Norway
County Rogaland
District Jæren
Municipality Sandnes
Elevation[1] 24 m (79 ft)
Time zone CET (UTC+01:00)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+02:00)
Post Code 4323 Sandnes

Foss-Eikeland or Foss Eikjeland is a village in the city of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. The village lies on the southern border of the city, just north of the river Figgjoelva. The neighboring village of Orstad (in Klepp municipality) lies to the south, across the river. The Ålgård Line previously had a station at Foss-Eikeland, but the railway line is currently closed, but not abandoned.

References

  1. "Foss Eikjeland, Sandnes (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2016-03-31.


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