Sneltvedt is a village in Skien Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the town of Skien. The village of Hoppestad lies about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the northwest.

Sneltvedt
Village
Sneltvedt is located in Telemark
Sneltvedt
Sneltvedt
Location of the village
Sneltvedt is located in Norway
Sneltvedt
Sneltvedt
Sneltvedt (Norway)
Coordinates: 59°13′20″N 9°38′21″E / 59.22215°N 9.63909°E / 59.22215; 9.63909
CountryNorway
RegionEastern Norway
CountyTelemark
DistrictGrenland
MunicipalitySkien Municipality
Area
 • Total0.19 km2 (0.07 sq mi)
Elevation65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total252
 • Density1,326/km2 (3,430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
3719 Skien

The 0.19-square-kilometre (47-acre) village has a population (2022) of 252 and a population density of 1,326 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,430/sq mi).[1]

Sneltvedt is also a surname that is used by people who historically lived here. According to Statistics Norway in 2023, there were about one hundred people who have "Sneltvedt" as their last name.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2022). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
  2. ^ "Sneltvedt, Skien". yr.no. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. ^ SSB. "Name Statistics".