Porsanger, Troms og Finnmark
Porsanger: municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway
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Troms og Finnmark counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
LakselvPopulation 2,268
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Quick Facts about Porsanger
| Population | 3,998 |
| Country | Norway |
| State | Troms og Finnmark (Norway) |
| Official name | Porsanger, Porsáŋgu, Porsanki, Porsanki, Porsanger |
| Latitude & Longitude | 70.0521,24.9559 |
| Official language | Norwegian, Northern Sami |
| Capital | Lakselv |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 00:15:00 (24th April 2026) |
Geography
Porsanger is located at 70°3'8"N 24°57'21"E (70.0521400, 24.9559200). It has 8 neighbors: Tana, Nordkapp, Masoy, Lebesby, Kvalsund, Karasjok, Alta and Hammerfest.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,978 | - | census |
| 2020 | 3,998 | 0.5% | National Population Register |
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