kuviksen
Kuviksen is a rural municipality and parish in the northern archipelago of Nordhavn, located on the island of Storholmen. The municipality covers about 420 square kilometers and had an estimated population of 5,800 in 2023. It comprises the main village of Kuvikstad and several smaller coastal communities connected by a network of local roads and ferries.
Geography and environment define Kuviksen. The landscape features rocky shorelines, sheltered fjords, and boreal forests that
History and development. The name Kuviksen is believed to derive from Old Norse elements associated with a
Economy and culture. Today the economy centers on commercial fishing, fish processing, and forestry, complemented by
Governance and infrastructure. Kuviksen is governed by a municipal council elected for four-year terms. The area