Jarfjorden, Fjord in Sør-Varanger Municipality, Norway.
The 21-kilometer fjord extends southward from Varangerfjorden, ending in a westward section at Jarfjordbotn with steep rocky shores and deep waters.
The name originates from the Northern Sami term Ruovdevuonna, reflecting the presence of iron deposits discovered in the surrounding geological formations.
The fjord area includes settlements of Norwegian and Sami populations, with fishing communities established along its eastern shores at Lanabukt and Storbukt.
National Road 886 follows the southern shoreline of the fjord, connecting the settlements of Grense Jakobselv and Storskog with main transportation routes.
The Jarfjord geological group contains Norway's most ancient rock formations, dating back 2800 million years to the Precambrian period.
Location: Sør-Varanger Municipality
Part of: Varangerfjord
GPS coordinates: 69.78690,30.41560
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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