Eira is a river in Molde Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) long river flows from the lake Eikesdalsvatnet past the village of Eresfjord and into the Eresfjorden. The mountain Skjorta lies 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of the river.

Eira
Eira river in Eresfjord
Location of the river Show map of Møre og Romsdal Eira (river) (Norway) Show map of Norway
Location
Country	Norway
County	Møre og Romsdal
Municipalities	Molde Municipality
Physical characteristics
Source	Eikesdalsvatnet
• location	Osen, Molde
• coordinates	62.63159°N 8.10182°E / 62.63159; 8.10182
• elevation	22 metres (72 ft)
Mouth	Eresfjorden
• location	Syltebø, Molde
• coordinates	62.68495°N 8.13164°E / 62.68495; 8.13164
• elevation	0 metres (0 ft)
Length	7 km (4.3 mi)

Historically, the river was a bountiful salmon fishing area, but since it has become a regulated river for nearby hydro-electric power stations, the fish have not been as plentiful.[1]

See also

• List of rivers in Norway

References

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