description Kåfjorden Overview
Kåfjorden is a fjord in Alta Municipality in Finnmark, northern Norway, and an arm of Altafjorden. The settlement of Kåfjord lies at its head. The area is associated with historic copper mining: Kåfjord Copper Works operated from 1826 to 1878 and again from the 1890s until 1909. The mining industry brought workers and industrial infrastructure to the fjord, including mines, smelting facilities, and transport works.
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Where is Kåfjorden in Finnmark?
Kåfjorden is in Alta Municipality in northern Norway's Finnmark region. It is an arm of Altafjorden, with the settlement of Kåfjord at its head.
What historic industry is associated with Kåfjorden?
Kåfjorden is associated with copper mining at Kåfjord Copper Works. The works operated from 1826 to 1878 and again from the 1890s until 1909.
When did Kåfjord Copper Works operate?
Kåfjord Copper Works first operated from 1826 to 1878. Mining activity resumed in the 1890s and continued until 1909.
Which municipality contains Kåfjorden?
Kåfjorden lies in Alta Municipality, Finnmark, northern Norway. The fjord opens into Altafjorden and reaches inland to the settlement of Kåfjord.
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