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The biggest and most important company is Gjøco [[Aksjeselskap|A/S]]. Gjøco is a [[paint]] producer, and has the second largest market share in the Norway for indoor-painting products. Gjøco's total sales were approximately {{NOK|150 million|link=yes}} (about $25 million) in 2004. | The biggest and most important company is Gjøco [[Aksjeselskap|A/S]]. Gjøco is a [[paint]] producer, and has the second largest market share in the Norway for indoor-painting products. Gjøco's total sales were approximately {{NOK|150 million|link=yes}} (about $25 million) in 2004. | ||
[[Agriculture]] is also an important industry for the area. Torvikbukt has several small- and medium-sized farms, which makes a big impact | [[Agriculture]] is also an important industry for the area. Torvikbukt has several small- and medium-sized farms, which makes a big impact on the village's surroundings and way of living. More recently, many farms have been abandoned, mainly because of the lack of relatives that will continue the production after the retirement of the farmers. Agriculture in [[Western Norway]] can be very inefficient because of the alpine landscape, and it makes the business less profitable. | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Torvikbukt's typical Norwegian surroundings of [[fjord]]s and [[mountain]]s | Torvikbukt's typical Norwegian surroundings of [[fjord]]s and [[mountain]]s make it an excellent starting point for [[Hiking|mountain hiking]], [[fishing]], and boat-safari. This attracts both domestic and foreign tourists, which has led to the development of many vacation homes near fjord.[[Reinsfjellet]] is a mountain with a very good view and is frequently hiked by tourists. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Torvikbukt has its own [[Education in Norway|elementary school]] which includes students in first through seventh grades. | Torvikbukt has its own [[Education in Norway|elementary school]] which includes students in first through seventh grades. It is a [[private school]] called ''Torvikbukt Skule''. The school has approximately 30 pupils. The school was founded in 2009 as an alternative, after the [[Public school (government funded)|public school]] ''Torvik Skole'' was closed down because of a lack of funds in the budget of the Gjemnes Municipality. The pupils can alternatively learn at ''Batnfjord Skule'' which is the closest public school. | ||
Nordvestlandet folk high school, one of | Nordvestlandet folk high school, one of Norway's 83 [[Folk high school|folk high schools]], was established in Torvikbukt in 1917, and it is still operating there. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Villages in Møre og Romsdal]] | [[Category:Villages in Møre og Romsdal]] | ||
[[Category:Gjemnes]] | [[Category:Gjemnes Municipality]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:30, 29 November 2025
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Torvikbukt[1] is a village in Gjemnes Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is located at the junction of the Batnfjorden and Tingvollfjorden and just northwest of the Script error: No such module "convert". tall mountain Reinsfjellet. The village of Øre lies about Script error: No such module "convert". to the southwest and the village of Heggem lies about Script error: No such module "convert". to the south.
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Economy
Industry
The biggest and most important company is Gjøco A/S. Gjøco is a paint producer, and has the second largest market share in the Norway for indoor-painting products. Gjøco's total sales were approximately Template:NOK (about $25 million) in 2004.
Agriculture is also an important industry for the area. Torvikbukt has several small- and medium-sized farms, which makes a big impact on the village's surroundings and way of living. More recently, many farms have been abandoned, mainly because of the lack of relatives that will continue the production after the retirement of the farmers. Agriculture in Western Norway can be very inefficient because of the alpine landscape, and it makes the business less profitable.
Tourism
Torvikbukt's typical Norwegian surroundings of fjords and mountains make it an excellent starting point for mountain hiking, fishing, and boat-safari. This attracts both domestic and foreign tourists, which has led to the development of many vacation homes near fjord.Reinsfjellet is a mountain with a very good view and is frequently hiked by tourists.
Education
Torvikbukt has its own elementary school which includes students in first through seventh grades. It is a private school called Torvikbukt Skule. The school has approximately 30 pupils. The school was founded in 2009 as an alternative, after the public school Torvik Skole was closed down because of a lack of funds in the budget of the Gjemnes Municipality. The pupils can alternatively learn at Batnfjord Skule which is the closest public school.
Nordvestlandet folk high school, one of Norway's 83 folk high schools, was established in Torvikbukt in 1917, and it is still operating there.
References
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