Alta, Finnmark

Norway

Provincial capital69.9689° N, 23.2717° E

Located in Finnmark, Norway, Alta is a provincial capital. It is home to 15,094 people.

Population15,094

ProvinceFinnmark

Coordinates69.9689° N, 23.2717° E

CountryNorway

Rank in Norway#40 of 13,817

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Nearest Airports

Alta Airport

ALFRegional

3.9 km away

Veslemoen Airstrip

NO-0079Local

47.7 km away

Gairasmoen Airstrip

NO-0077Local

64.5 km away

About Alta

The location of Alta corresponds to 69.97° N, 23.27° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Finnmark area of Norway.

Among the 13,817 cities of Norway, Alta holds position #40 with a population of 15,094.

Cities in Finnmark

Finnmark is one of Norway's administrative regions. Alta is one of its main cities, along with Hammerfest, Vadsø, Kirkenes. Alta has 15,094 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is ALF.

Hammerfest11,448 Vadsø4,654 Kirkenes3,529 Bjørnevatn2,536 Honningsvåg2,484 Lakselv2,283 Båtsfjord2,166 Kautokeino2,000 Vardø1,875 Kárášjohka1,844

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alta?

Alta has a population of 15,094. It ranks #40 in Norway by population.

What province or state is Alta in?

Alta is located in Finnmark, Norway.

Where is Alta located?

Alta is located at coordinates 69.97° N, 23.27° E in Finnmark, Norway.

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