peninsula have been modestly restricted by state agencies until the 20th century and after the Russian Revolution. The geographical location and the fact that the road was not built to Hovden until the 1950s made the dwellers self-contained and many of the cultural institutions was built by voluntary communal work. The freshwater-supply, street lights, the local Malnes Church, and a community house were all erected this way. Hovden had several Christian groups. A sports association was active in the 1960s and 1970s. Hovden's population is now aging, the average age amongst the inhabitants is past 60. The Hovden Grendelag, consisting of younger migrated people from Hovden, is now the main actor in the local cultural field. References External links Pictures and information on Hovden Vestrålen regional board on Vesterålen Home page to the firm operating in Hovden Bø, Nordland Villages in Nordland Fishing communities