Kristiansand, historically spelled Christianssand and Christiansand, is a city and municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is the fifth largest city in Norway and the municipality is the sixth largest in Norway, with a population of around 112,000 as of January 2020, following the incorporation of the municipalities of Søgne and Songdalen into the new and revised municipality of greater Kristiansand. In addition to the city itself, Statistics Norway counts four other densely populated areas in the municipality: Skålevik in Flekkerøy with a population of 3,526 in the Vågsbygd borough, Strai with a population of 1,636 in the Grim borough, Justvik with a population of 1,803 in the Lund borough, and Tveit with a population of 1,396 in the Oddernes borough. Kristiansand is divided into five boroughs: Grim, which is located northwest in Kristiansand with a population of 15,000; Kvadraturen, which is the centre and downtown Kristiansand with a population of 5,200; Lund, the second largest borough; Søgne, with a population of around 12,000 and incorporated into the municipality of Kristiansand as of January 2020; Oddernes, a borough located in the west; and Vågsbygd, the largest borough with a population of 36,000, located in the southwest.
Kristiansand Region is a statistical metropolitan region in the counties of Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder in southern Norway. It is centered on the city of Kristiansand. The region consist of 6 municipalities in the centre of Southern Norway. Vennesla, Songdalen, and Birkenes are inland municipalities while Kristiansand, Søgne, and Lillesand are coastal municipalities. Kristiansand is the largest municipality in population in the region and Birkeland is the largest in area.
Presteheia is a neighborhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Lund in the district of Gimlekollen. It is located to the west of Bjørndalssletta, north of Oddemarka, and east of Gimlemoen. The neighborhood developed after the year 2000 has many "rekkehus" and terrace blocks. The residents of the area are both young families and elderly people. The view from Presteheia is magnificent overlooking the borough of Lund, the University of Agder, and the downtown Kvadraturen area. You can see both Oksoy and the island of Odderøya from the top of Presteheia.
Strai is a village and a district in the municipality of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder, Norway. It is located in the borough of Grim. Its population (2014) is about 1,000. The district of Mosby lies to the north, the districts of Lund, Kvadraturen, and Grim are located to the south, and the municipality of Songdalen lies to the west.
Oddernes is a borough in the municipality of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The borough covers eastern Kristiansand on the east side of the Topdalsfjorden and the Varodd Bridge. The borough includes the former municipalities of Randesund and Tveit. There was a municipality of Oddernes from 1838 until 1965, but its boundaries were very different from those of the present-day borough.
Oddemarka is a neighborhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Lund. The European route E18 highway passes by the neighborhood on the north side. The neighborhood of Presteheia lies to the north of Oddemarka, Kjøita lies to the west, and Marvika lies to the south. Oddemarka school is located in the neighborhood.
Vollevannet is a freshwater lake in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. The 0.15-square-kilometre (37-acre) lies in the district of Gimlekollen in the borough of Lund, and the surrounding residential area is also called Vollevannet. The lake lies along the European route E18 highway at the exit for the Vest-Agder Museum Kristiansand and Ålefjær. Historically, the lake was used as a reservoir for the city's drinking water. The lake is held back by two dams, and there is a small, sandy beach at the northeast end of the lake. The lake has perch in it.
Hellemyr is a district in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It has a population of 2,990. The district is located in the borough of Grim. The district of Tinnheia lies to the east, the district of Slettheia lies to the south, the district of Grim lies to the north, and the municipality of Songdalen lies to the west. Hellemyr is the last district to drive through before exiting Kristiansand via the European route E39 highway.
Lund is a borough and district in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It is the second largest borough in the city after Vågsbygd. In 2015, the population was about 30,000. Lund is divided into 4 districts: Lund (centrum), Gimlekollen, Justvik, and Ålefjær.
Kvadraturen is the city center of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway, with a population of 6,750 (2015). The borough is made up of the centre together with the harbour to the south and the more rural district of "Eg" to the north. Kvadraturen is the administrative centre of the municipality of Kristiansand as well as the administrative centre of Vest-Agder county, but is far smaller in area than the other boroughs in the municipality, such as the borough of Grim to the north and west, and the borough of Lund to the east.
Ålefjær is a village and district in the municipality of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The village and district lies in the far northern part of the municipality within the borough of Lund. The population of the district in 2014 was 410. Ålefjær borders the district of Tveit to the southeast, the district of Justvik to the southwest, the municipality of Vennesla to the northwest, and the municipality of Birkenes to the northeast. The village of Ålefjær is situated at the northern end of the Ålefjærfjorden, a branch off the Topdalsfjorden. The district is a very rural area, although it is only about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of the large village of Vennesla and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the city of Kristiansand.
Søm is a district in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. With a population of about 9,000 (2014), it is the third largest district in Kristiansand. The district is a part of the borough of Oddernes. Søm has borders with the district of Hånes to the north, the district of Randesund to the east and south, and the Topdalsfjorden to the west. Søm is the second most wealthy district in Kristiansand after Lund. Søm Church is located in the district.
Marvika or Marvik is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. The neighbourhood is located in the southeast part of the borough of Lund and the district of Gimlekollen. The neighborhood of Oddemarka lies to the northwest of Marvika.
Bjørndalssletta is a neighborhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Lund in the district of Gimlekollen. The neighborhood is located next to the European route E18 highway and the lake Vollevannet. There is a large garden store at Bjørndalssletta. The neighborhood of Oddemarka lies to the southwest, the neighborhood of Presteheia lies to the west, Gimle lies to the north, and the Topdalsfjorden lies to the east.
Kartheia is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It is located in the northern part of the borough of Vågsbygd and in the district of Slettheia. The neighborhood lies southwest of the junction of the European route E39 highway and the County Road 456. The district of Hellemyr lies to the north. Kartheia contains residential areas as well as a large industrial area. Gislemyr lies to the south, Trane lies to the west, and Hannevika lies to the east.
Kjøita or Kjøita Park is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It's located along the eastern shore of the Otra river in the borough of Lund. The neighborhood of Oddemarka lies to the east, Gimle lies to the north, and the centre of Lund lies to the southeast. Kjøita Park is an industrial park.
Gimle is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It's located in the borough of Lund. It is located near the neighborhoods of Oddemarka and Presteheia. The neighborhood of Kjøita lies to the southwest and the neighborhood of Marvika lies to the southeast.
Holte is a neighbourhood in the city of Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county, Norway. It's located in the borough of Oddernes and in the district of Randesund. The neighborhood of Tømmerstø lies to the south and Frikstad lies to the east. Holte Junior High is the only junior high in Randesund.
Lund Church is a parish church in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the district of Lund in the borough of Lund near the central part of the city of Kristiansand. The church is part of the Lund parish in the Kristiansand arch-deanery in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The white, hexagonal, stone/brick church was built in 1987 using plans by the architects Landsverk and Nordbø. The church seats about 360 people.
Gimlekollen NLA College is a private branch institution of NLA University College located in Gimlekollen in Kristiansand. It focuses on journalism, media, and communication. The school was established in 1981, became a college in 1996, and was affiliated with NLA University College on January 1, 2013. NLA University College is owned by six Christian organizations and a church community, and it is based on Christian values. The college is accredited by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and is open to anyone regardless of life orientation.
