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Buskerud fylke | |
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![]() County Council in Drammen | |
![]() Buskerud within Norway | |
Coordinates: 60°30′00″N09°30′00″E / 60.50000°N 9.50000°E Coordinates: 60°30′00″N09°30′00″E / 60.50000°N 9.50000°E | |
Country | Norway |
County | Buskerud |
Region | Østlandet |
County ID | NO-06 |
Administrative centre | Drammen |
Government | |
• Governor | Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl Arbeiderpartiet (1999–2020) |
• County mayor | Morten Eriksrød Conservative Party (2011–2020) |
Area | |
• Total | 14,908 km2 (5,756 sq mi) |
• Land | 13,794 km2 (5,326 sq mi) |
• Rank | #12 in Norway, 4.53% of Norway's land area |
Population (30 September 2019) | |
• Total | 284,955 ![]() |
• Rank | 8 (5.29% of country) |
• Density | 18/km2 (50/sq mi) |
• Change (10 years) | 6.7 % |
Demonym | Buskerudfolk |
Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02 (CEST) |
Official language form | Neutral |
Income (per capita) | 155,400 NOK |
GDP (per capita) | 227,626 NOK (2001) |
GDP national rank | 7 (3.57% of country) |
Website | www |
Buskerud (Urban East Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈbʉ̂skərʉː] ( listen )) is a former county and a current electoral district in Norway, bordering Akershus, Oslo, Oppland, Sogn og Fjordane, Hordaland, Telemark and Vestfold. The region extends from the Oslofjord and Drammensfjorden in the southeast to Hardangervidda mountain range in the northwest. The county administration was in modern times located in Drammen. [1] Buskerud was merged with Akershus and Østfold into the newly created Viken County on 1 January 2020. [2] On the 23 February 2022 Viken County Council voted in a 49 against 38 decision to submit an application to the Norwegian government for a county demerger. [3]
The county was named after the old manor Buskerud (Old Norse : Biskupsruð) (Biskopsrøysa) located on the west side of the Drammen River in Åmot, Modum municipality. The first element is the genitive case of biskup, 'bishop' (referring to the Bishop of Hamar), the last element is ruð n 'clearing, farm'. The farm was one of the largest in Buskerud, and the original name of the farm (before it became a benefice) was probably Modum. At the time of the Reformation (c. 1536–39) the farm became property of the Crown at which time the farm then served as the residence of the king's bailiffs until 1668. [4] [5] [6]
Buskerud extended from Hurum at the Oslofjord to the Halling mountains and Hardanger. The county was conventionally divided into traditional districts. These were Hallingdal, Numedal, Ringerike, Lower Buskerud, which was originally part of Vestfold, and Western Vingulmark.
Hallingdal consisted of Flå, Nes, Gol, Hemsedal, Ål and Hol. [7] Numedal consisted of Flesberg, Rollag and Nore og Uvdal. [8] Ringerike consisted of Hole, Krødsherad, Modum, Ringerike and Sigdal. Western Vingulmark consisted of Hurum and Røyken. [9] [10] Lower Buskerud consisted of Drammen, Hurum, Kongsberg, Lier, Nedre Eiker, Røyken and Øvre Eiker. The district was merged from parts that belonged to Vestfold and Vingulmark. [11]
Buskerud's western part was a mountainous plateau with forested valleys and high, grassy pastures; its eastern part contains a lowland basin with many lakes and streams. Tyrifjorden and Krøderen were the biggest lakes. Numedalslågen, the third longest river in Norway, starting in Hordaland, ran through Buskerud unto Vestfold where it reached the sea, while river Begna sweeps into lake Sperillen.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1951 | 156,220 | — |
1961 | 168,351 | +7.8% |
1971 | 198,852 | +18.1% |
1981 | 214,571 | +7.9% |
1991 | 225,261 | +5.0% |
2001 | 238,833 | +6.0% |
2011 | 261,110 | +9.3% |
2021? | 300,142 | +14.9% |
2031? | 332,808 | +10.9% |
Source: Statistics Norway. [12] |
Buskerud was separated from Akershus as an amt of its own in 1685, but the amt was smaller than today. It then consisted of the present districts Eiker, Hallingdal, and Ringerike. The area of the present municipalities of Flesberg, Hurum, Kongsberg, Lier, Nore og Uvdal, Rollag and Røyken were transferred from Akershus amt to Buskerud amt in 1760. The name Buskeruds amt was changed to Buskerud fylke in 1919. The municipality of Skoger was transferred from Vestfold to Buskerud in 1964. [15]
The area Ringerike may once have been a small kingdom. During the 10th century, Norway's kings Olaf Tryggvason and Olaf Haraldsson grew up at Bønsnes in Ringerike. In the valley of Numedal, silver was mined in Kongsberg from the 17th century until discontinued in 1957. Weapons industry had been developed in Kongsberg from 1814, and various high tech industry companies now represent the town's major employers. At Modum there was also Blaafarveværket , a cobalt pigment production works (Blue Colour Works). [16]
Today, agriculture, lumber, wood-pulp mills and other related industries are the county's main economic activities; ample hydroelectric power is produced by the rivers Begna (Begnaelva) and Rands (Randselva) . Buskerud has also a large forested area. Substantial income is derived from high tech industries located in Kongsberg. Other significant income comes from the cabin areas in northern Buskerud. [17] [18]
Buskerud's coat of arms were adopted in April 1966. It features a blue bear whose colours are symbolic of the blue colour works. The silver background of Buskerud's coat of arms represents the silver industry in Kongsberg.
Number of minorities (1st and 2nd gen.) in Buskerud by country of origin in 2017 [19] | |
Nationality | Population (2017) |
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![]() | 8,259 |
![]() | 2,975 |
![]() | 2,961 |
![]() | 2,293 |
![]() | 1,928 |
![]() | 1,874 |
![]() | 1,842 |
![]() | 1,662 |
![]() | 1,641 |
![]() | 1,638 |
![]() | 1,499 |
![]() | 1,482 |
![]() | 1,327 |
![]() | 1,211 |
![]() | 1,206 |
![]() | 1,193 |
![]() | 1,095 |
![]() | 1,043 |
![]() | 1,040 |
![]() | 956 |
Rank | Name | Inhabitants [20] | Area km2 |
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1 | ![]() | 62,566 | 136 |
2 | ![]() | 28,806 | 1,437 |
3 | ![]() | 27,817 | 761 |
4 | ![]() | 23,267 | 283 |
5 | ![]() | 22,687 | 116 |
6 | ![]() | 18,894 | 112 |
7 | ![]() | 16,616 | 421 |
8 | ![]() | 12,911 | 468 |
9 | ![]() | 9,045 | 156 |
10 | ![]() | 5,976 | 135 |
11 | ![]() | 4,672 | 1,083 |
12 | ![]() | 4,479 | 517 |
13 | ![]() | 4,422 | 1,669 |
14 | ![]() | 3,514 | 813 |
15 | ![]() | 3,420 | 776 |
16 | ![]() | 2,578 | 542 |
17 | ![]() | 2,514 | 2,281 |
18 | ![]() | 2,117 | 341 |
19 | ![]() | 2,087 | 715 |
20 | ![]() | 1,390 | 484 |
21 | ![]() | 998 | 674 |
Total | ![]() | 257,673 | 12,336 |
Nore og Uvdal is a municipality in Viken county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Numedal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rødberg.
Sigdal is a municipality in Viken county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Prestfoss.
Modum is a municipality in Buskerud in Viken county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Vikersund. The municipality of Modum was established on 1 January 1838.
Rollag is a municipality in the traditional and electoral district Buskerud in Viken county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Numedal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rollag, although the most populated area in the municipality is Veggli. Rollag is bordered in the north by Nore og Uvdal, in the east by Sigdal, in the south by Flesberg, and in the west by Tinn in Telemark.
Norefjell is a mountain range in the Scandes Mountains system in Norway. It stretches between the valleys of Eggedal (west) and Hallingdal (east). It covers parts of the municipalities Flå, Sigdal, and Krødsherad, all in the county Buskerud.
Hønefoss is a town and the administrative center of the municipality of Ringerike in Buskerud, Viken county, Norway. Hønefoss is an industrial center of inner Østlandet, containing several factories and other industry. As of 1 January 2022, Hønefoss had 16,547 inhabitants. Between 1852 and 1964, the town was an independent municipality.
Numedal is a valley and a traditional district in Eastern Norway located within the county of Buskerud. It traditionally includes the municipalities Flesberg, Nore og Uvdal and Rollag. Administratively, it now also includes Kongsberg.
Eiker is a traditional district in the county of Buskerud, Norway.
Numedalslågen is a river located in the counties of Vestfold and Telemark and Viken in southeastern Norway. It is one of the longest rivers in Norway.
Veggli is a village in the municipality of Rollag, in the county of Buskerud, Norway.
Nore is a village in the municipality of Nore og Uvdal in the county of Buskerud, Norway. It is located in the traditional region of Numedal.
Uvdal is a village and former municipality in Buskerud county, Norway. It is situated in the traditional region of Numedal and is the location of the Uvdal Stave Church.
Eggedal is a valley and parish in Viken county, Norway. It consisting of the northwestern half of the municipality of Sigdal.
Tyristrand is a village in Ringerike municipality in Buskerud county, Norway.
Hen is a small village in the municipality of Ringerike in Buskerud, Norway.
Northern Buskerud Police Districtwas one of 27 police districts in Norway, covering the northern part of Buskerud. The district is headquartered in Hønefoss and consists of one police stations and ten sheriff's offices. The district is led by Chief of Police Sissel Hammer. Specifically the police district covers the municipalities of Ringerike, Hole, Flå, Nes, Gol, Hemsedal, Ål, Hol, Sigdal, Krødsherad, Modum, Nore og Uvdal plus Jevnaker in Oppland. As of 2011 the district had 184 employees.
Southern Buskerud Police District is one of 27 police districts in Norway, covering the southern part of Buskerud and northern Vestfold. The district is headquartered in Drammen and consists of two police stations, at Drammen and Kongsberg, and eight sheriff's offices. The district is led by Chief of Police Johan Brekke. Specifically the police district covers the municipalities of Drammen, Kongsberg, Øvre Eiker, Nedre Eiker, Lier, Røyken, Hurum, Flesberg, Rollag in Buskerud and Svelvik and Sande in Vestfold. As of 2011 the district had 455 employees. The police district was created in 2003 as a merger between the former Drammen Police District and Kongsberg Police District.
Lågendalen is a valley located in eastern Norway.
Ringerike is a traditional district in Norway, commonly consisting of the municipalities Hole and Ringerike in Buskerud county. In older times, Ringerike had a larger range which went westward to the municipalities Krødsherad, Modum, and Sigdal, also in Buskerud.
Buskerud District Court is a district court located Buskerud, Norway. This court is based at four different courthouses which are located in Drammen, Hokksund, Kongsberg, and Nesbyen. The court serves the western part of Buskerud which includes cases from 16 municipalities. The court in Drammen accepts cases from the municipalities of Drammen and Lier. The court in Hokksund accepts cases from the municipalities of Øvre Eiker, Modum, Sigdal, and Krødsherad. The court in Kongsberg accepts cases from the municipalities of Flesberg, Kongsberg, Nore og Uvdal, and Rollag. The court in Nesbyen accepts cases from the municipalities of Flå, Hemsedal, Hol, Gol, Nesbyen, and Ål. The court is subordinate to the Borgarting Court of Appeal.