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Vestfossen

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Vestfossen is a village in the municipality of Øvre Eiker in the county of Buskerud, Norway. Vestfossen is a former industrial city with traditions dating back to the 16th century. As of 2008 Vestfossen had a population of 2,867 according to Statistics Norway.

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Vestfossen
Fossgata, Øvre Eiker

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3320 Øvre Eiker
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