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The Balmi River[1]^: 8[2] (Norwegian: Balmielva[3] or simply Balmi[1][4]) is a river in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway.[4] It flows about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) from one lake and empties into another: from Kjelvatnet (Lule Sami: Giebbnejávrre or Giebnejávri)[5] at an elevation of 510 meters (1,670 ft)[5] north to Langvatnet at an elevation of 127 meters (417 ft).[6] The river has a drainage basin of 439 square kilometers (169 sq mi).[7] The river is located a short distance south of the village of Sulitjelma and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of the Fauske.

Balmi River
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Native name	Balmielva  (Norwegian)
Location
Country	Norway
County	Nordland
Municipality	Fauske
Physical characteristics
Source	Kjelvatnet
• location	Fauske, Norway
• coordinates	67.07579°N 16.04635°E / 67.07579; 16.04635
• elevation	510 metres (1,670 ft)
Mouth	Langvatnet
• location	Fauske, Norway
• coordinates	67.1215°N 16.09299°E / 67.1215; 16.09299
• elevation	127 metres (417 ft)
Length	6.5 km (4.0 mi)
Basin size	439 km2 (169 sq mi)

The Fagerli and Daja hydroelectric power stations, operated by Salten Kraftsamband, are located on the river.[4][8][9]

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