Moldeelva

Moldeelva
Moldeelva
Origin Moldevatnet
Mouth Moldefjord
Basin countries Norway
Length 5 km (3.1 mi)
Source elevation 200 m (660 ft) above sea level

The Moldeelva (Molde River) runs through Moldemarka and through the city of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Its origins are found at the lake Moldevatnet. It follows Moldedalen (Molde valley) on its way to Moldefjord. The approximately 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) long river is crossed by several bridges.[1]

Although the river is minor and seasonal, there were several sawmills along its course in the 17th and 18th centuries. This gave rise to the city itself through a combination of a good harbour, proximity to the sea routes, vast timber resources, and a river capable of supporting mills.

In 1909, the river also housed the first hydroelectric power plant capable of providing sufficient electricity to the city. Much of the drinking water for the city comes from the upper part of the river. During the reconstruction after the fire of 1916, the lower part of the river and the estuary is controlled by a dam, built just north of the city, which also serves as a reservoir and water supply reserve.

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Coordinates: 62°45′21″N 7°10′49″E / 62.7557°N 7.1802°E / 62.7557; 7.1802



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