Kragerø

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Kragerø Municipality
Kragerø kommune
Steinmann Kragero.JPG
Norway Counties Telemark Position.svg
Telemark within Norway
NO 4014 Kragero.svg
Kragerø within Telemark
Coordinates: 58°53′13″N9°20′49″E / 58.88694°N 9.34694°E / 58.88694; 9.34694
Country Norway
County Telemark
District Vestmar
Established1 Jan 1838
  Created as Formannskapsdistrikt
Administrative centre Kragerø
Government
  Mayor (2023) Charlotte Therkelsen (R)
Area
  Total305.46 km2 (117.94 sq mi)
  Land288.63 km2 (111.44 sq mi)
  Water16.83 km2 (6.50 sq mi)  5.5%
  Rank#262 in Norway
Population
 (2023)
  Total10,413
  Rank#111 in Norway
  Density36.1/km2 (93/sq mi)
  Change (10 years)
Decrease2.svg −2.7%
Demonym Kragerøværing [1] [2]
Official language
[3]
   Norwegian form Neutral
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code NO-4014 [4]
Website Official website

Kragerø (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈkrɑ̀ːɡərœ] ) is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional districts of Grenland and the smaller Vestmar. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Kragerø. Villages in Kragerø include Helle, Vadfoss, Kil, and Portør. [1]

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The 305-square-kilometre (118 sq mi) municipality is the 262nd largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Kragerø is the 111th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 10,413. The municipality's population density is 36.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (93/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 2.7% over the previous 10-year period. [5] [6]

In the days of the sailing ships, Kragerø was one of Norway's largest port cities. The London-based newspaper The Independent , published an article on Kragerø stating that "When Norwegians want to get away from it all they head for Kragero. Forests, fjords and islands await them at the place where Edvard Munch found peace and relaxation." [7] The population of Kragerø quadruples during its summer months due to high tourism. Edvard Munch fell in love with Kragerø in his time, and called it "The Pearl of the Coastal Towns" (Perlen blandt kystbyene.) In 2002, The Independent published an article on the region's coastline saying that "It may not have many sandy beaches, but the coast of Norway offers sophistication and stunning scenery." [8]

General information

Oya in Kragero seen from the town.
Credit: Stale Kristoffersen Kragero01.jpg
Øya in Kragerø seen from the town.
Credit: Ståle Kristoffersen
Kragero Church Krageroe church.jpg
Kragerø Church

The town of Kragerø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). Since it had been a town since 1666, the small town was granted self-governing rights under this new law. It was fully surrounded by the Sannikedal Municipality. On 1 January 1861, an area of Sannikedal (population: 857) that was adjacent to the growing town of Kragerø was annexed and transferred from Sannikedal to Kragerø. On 1 January 1891, an area of Skåtøy (population: 809) that was adjacent to the growing town of Kragerø was annexed and transferred from Skåtøy to Kragerø. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1960, the town of Kragerø (population: 4,638) was merged with the neighboring Skåtøy Municipality (population: 3,208) and Sannidal Municipality (population: 2,604). [9]

Name

The municipality (originally the town of Kragerø) is named after the island of Kragerø (Old Norse : Krákarey) since the town was built on the island and mainland near it. The first element is kráka which means "crow". The last element is ey which means "island". The Norwegian spelling would have a k instead of the g, but Kragerø uses the Danish form of the name, established in the 17th century. [1]

Coat of arms

Kragerø received town privileges as a kjøpstad in 1666. Upon being granted this status, the town was given an obligation to provide a galley with five canons to the King for use in the Navy. From 1666 until 1842, Kragerø was dependent on the nearby town of Skien and had to pay taxes to Skien. Because of this, Kragerø used a seal which was identical to that of Skien depicting two skis, a cross, and flower decorations. After 1842, Kragerø began using a galley as its seal. [10]

The coat of arms was granted on 28 January 1938 for the town of Kragerø and they were re-granted on 13 May 1960 after a municipal merger creating the present Kragerø Municipality. The official blazon is "Sable, a galley argent" (Norwegian : På svart bunn en sølv galei). This means the arms have a black field (background) and the charge is a galley. The galley has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The arms were designed by Einar Foss after a sketch made by Olaf Lia. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. [11] [10] [12]

Churches

The Church of Norway has five parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Kragerø. It is part of the Bamble prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.

Churches in Kragerø
Parish (sokn)Church nameLocation of the churchYear built
Helle Helle Church Helle 1981
Kragerø Kragerø Church Kragerø 1870
Levangsheia Støle Church Støle1892
Sannidal Sannidal Church Kil 1772
Skåtøy Skåtøy Church Skåtøy 1862

Geography

Kragerø is the southernmost municipality in Telemark. To the southwest, it borders the municipality of Risør (in Agder county); to the west is Gjerstad (also in Agder county); to the northwest is Drangedal; and to the northeast is Bamble. Kragerø is popular among Norwegians (as well as foreigners) as a vacation destination during the summer, when the population swells considerably.

The municipality includes 495 islands, islets, and skerries along with 4,000 leisure houses. There are also 190 freshwater lakes in the municipality. The main offshore islands include Tåtøy, Kragerø, Skåtøy, Langøy, Bærøy, Gumøy, Stråholmen, and Jomfruland. The Fossingfjord and Kilsfjord both are found in Kragerø. The large lake Toke is partially located in the northern part of Kragerø.

Government

Kragerø Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, welfare and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. [13] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Telemark District Court and the Agder Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Kragerø is made up of 35 representatives that are elected to four-year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Kragerø kommunestyre 20232027 [14]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)8
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne)3
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Industry and Business Party (Industri og Næringspartiet)1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
  Red Party (Rødt)6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 20192023 [15]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)4
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne)3
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)2
  Red Party (Rødt)4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 20152019 [16] [17]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)13
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)5
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne)1
  Conservative Party (Høyre)4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)2
  Red Party (Rødt)6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 20112015 [18]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)12
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)2
  Red Party (Rødt)3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 20072011 [17]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)6
  Conservative Party (Høyre)8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)2
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 20032007 [17]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)12
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)5
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)3
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)5
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 19992003 [17] [19]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:35
Kragerø kommunestyre 19951999 [20]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)15
  Conservative Party (Høyre)7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Pensioners' Party (Pensjonistpartiet)3
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19911995 [21]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)13
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)2
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Pensioners' Party (Pensjonistpartiet)5
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)6
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19871991 [22]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)20
  Conservative Party (Høyre)11
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse)1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19831987 [23]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)21
  Conservative Party (Høyre)12
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19791983 [24]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)19
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)7
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19751979 [25]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)16
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)8
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19711975 [26]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)20
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti)4
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19671971 [27]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)20
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti)4
  Liberal Party (Venstre)8
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19631967 [28]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)23
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
Total number of members:45
Kragerø kommunestyre 19591963 [29]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)27
  Conservative Party (Høyre)7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)9
Total number of members:53
Kragerø bystyre 19551959 [30]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)14
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)2
Total number of members:29
Kragerø bystyre 19511955 [31]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)14
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)1
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19471951 [32]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)12
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)5
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)2
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19451947 [33]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
 Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and the Radical People's Party (Radikale Folkepartiet)4
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19371940* [34]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
  Liberal Party (Venstre)7
 Joint list of the Conservative Party  (Høyre) and the Free-minded People's Party  (Frisinnede Folkeparti)8
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)2
Total number of members:28
Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945.
Kragerø bystyre 19341937 [35]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)12
  Free-minded People's Party (Frisinnede Folkeparti)3
  Conservative Party (Høyre)7
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19311934 [36]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
  Free-minded People's Party (Frisinnede Folkeparti)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)8
  Liberal Party (Venstre)5
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19281931 [37]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)9
 Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet)8
 Joint list of the Conservative Party  (Høyre) and the Free-minded Liberal Party  (Frisinnede Venstre)11
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19251928 [38]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)7
  Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)13
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19221925 [39]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)9
  Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet)5
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
 Joint list of the Conservative Party  (Høyre) and the Free-minded Liberal Party  (Frisinnede Venstre)11
Total number of members:28
Kragerø bystyre 19191922 [40]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)5
  Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet)8
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)2
Total number of members:28

Mayors

The mayors (Norwegian : ordfører) of Kragerø: [41]

  • 1838–1842: Daniel Bremer Juell
  • 1843–1843: Hans Kamstrup
  • 1844–1844: Albert Biørn
  • 1845–1846: Tellef Dahll Schweigaard
  • 1847–1847: Folkman Freck
  • 1848–1848: Hans Biørn Wenneberg
  • 1849–1849: Hans Schaanning
  • 1850–1850: L. Larsen
  • 1851–1851: Hans Schaanning
  • 1852–1852: L. Larsen
  • 1853–1853: Thomas Doran
  • 1854–1854: Lars Bastian Ridder Stabell
  • 1855–1855: Thomes Thomesen
  • 1856–1856: Hans Biørn Wenneberg
  • 1857–1858: Christian Rømer
  • 1859–1859: Peter Bredsdorff
  • 1860–1860: Hans Doran
  • 1861–1862: Halvor Andreas Bentsen
  • 1863–1863: Christian Homann
  • 1864–1864: Thomes Thomesen
  • 1865–1866: Lauritz Bentzon Thrap
  • 1867–1867: Halvor Andreas Bentsen
  • 1868–1868: Thomas Møller Wiborg
  • 1869–1869: Christian Homann
  • 1870–1870: Halvor Andreas Bentsen
  • 1871–1871: Christian Homann
  • 1872–1872: Peter Bredsdorff
  • 1873–1874: Johan Dahll
  • 1875–1875: Christian Rømer
  • 1876–1876: Halvor Andreas Bentsen
  • 1877–1878: Anton Larsen-Naur (H)
  • 1879–1880: Fredrik J. Mürer
  • 1881–1884: Anders Daae
  • 1885–1885: Anton Larsen-Naur (H)
  • 1886–1886: Nils August Synnestvedt
  • 1887–1887: Christian Gierløff (H)
  • 1888–1888: Jacob Aalborg
  • 1889–1890: Anton Larsen-Naur (H)
  • 1891–1891: Nils Christian Stockfleth Aall
  • 1892–1894: Søren Anton Wenneberg
  • 1895–1900: Carl Bundi (V)
  • 1901–1905: Ambortius Lindvig (V)
  • 1906–1907: Nicolay Wiborg (SmP)
  • 1908–1910: Godske Nielsen (H)
  • 1911–1913: Hartvig Johnsen (AvH)
  • 1914–1915: Knud Emanuel Olsen
  • 1916–1916: Nicolay Wiborg (FV)
  • 1917–1919: Rolf Svendsen (AvH)
  • 1920–1920: Hartvig Johnsen (AvH)
  • 1921–1921: Christen Eriksen Berg (V)
  • 1922–1922: Einar Juell (H)
  • 1923–1925: Anders Jørgensen (AvH)
  • 1926–1932: Anders Eide (H)
  • 1933–1934: Thorvald Naper (H)
  • 1935–1937: Tor Kivle (Ap)
  • 1938–1940: Daniel Bull (H)
  • 1941–1941: Henry Karlsen (NS)
  • 1941–1943: A.E. Abrahamsen (NS)
  • 1943–1944: L.P. Thoresen (NS)
  • 1944–1945: Olav Kvaalen (NS)
  • 1945–1945: Daniel Bull (H)
  • 1946–1946: Petter Bentsen (Ap)
  • 1946–1957: Thorbjørn Nilsen (Ap)
  • 1957–1959: Reidar Soløy (Ap)
  • 1960–1963: Arne Midgaard (Ap)
  • 1964–1975: Thorleif Knutsen (Ap)
  • 1976–1981: Einar Barland (KrF)
  • 1982–1983: Per Espeli (H)
  • 1984–1999: Magnar Kalseth (Ap)
  • 1999–2003: Kari Fosso (H)
  • 2003–2007: Erling Laland (Ap)
  • 2007–2015: Kåre Preben Hegland (H)
  • 2015–2019: Jone Blikra (Ap)
  • 2019–2023: Grunde Wegar Knudsen (Sp)
  • 2023-present: Charlotte Therkelsen (R) [42]

Notable people

Hans Daae General - Hans Daae.jpg
Hans Daae
Else Heiberg, 1961 Else Heiberg.jpg
Else Heiberg, 1961

Sport

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

The following cities are twinned with Kragerø: [46]

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Drangedal is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Grenland. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Prestestranda. Other villages in Drangedal include Bø i Tørdal, Bostrak, Gautefall, Henseid, and Neslandsvatn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sauherad</span> Former municipality in Norway

Sauherad is a former municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was part of the traditional region of Midt-Telemark. The 321-square-kilometre (124 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Midt-Telemark Municipality and Notodden Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Akkerhaugen. Other villages in the municipality included Gvarv, Holtsås, Hjukse, Hjuksebø, Nordagutu, and Sauherad. Sauherad bordered the municipalities of Kongsberg, Skien, Nome, Bø, and Notodden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bø, Telemark</span> Former municipality in Norway

is a former municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was part of the traditional region of Midt-Telemark, but was historically regarded as part of Grenland. The 263-square-kilometre (102 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Midt-Telemark Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Bø i Telemark. Other villages in the municipality included Folkestad and Nordbøåsane.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Notodden</span> Municipality in Telemark, Norway

is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Aust-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Notodden. Other population centres include the villages of Bolkesjø, Gransherad, Heddal, Hjuksebø, Hjuksevelta, Rudsgrendi, Tinnoset, and Yli.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bamble</span> Municipality in Telemark, Norway

Bamble is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Grenland. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Langesund. Other population centres in Bamble include the town of Stathelle and the villages of Bamble, Botten, Herre, and Valle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tinn</span> Municipality in Telemark, Norway

Tinn is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional districts of Aust-Telemark and Upper Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Rjukan. Some of the villages in Tinn include Atrå, Austbygde, Hovin, and Miland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bygland</span> Municipality in Agder, Norway

Bygland is a municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Setesdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Bygland. Other villages in the municipality include Åraksbø, Austad, Byglandsfjord, Grendi, Langeid, Lauvdal, Litveit, Longerak, Moi, Ose, Sandnes, Skåmedal, and Tveit. The Norwegian National Road 9 runs through the municipality, following the river Otra where most of the population of Bygland lives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nome, Norway</span> Municipality in Telemark, Norway

Nome is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Midt-Telemark and historically part of the Grenland region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ulefoss. Other villages include Bjervamoen, Ulefoss, Helgja, Flåbygd, and Svenseid.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Svelvik Municipality</span> Former municipality in Norway

is a former municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 58-square-kilometre (22 sq mi) municipality existed from 1845 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Drammen Municipality in Buskerud county. The administrative centre was the town of Svelvik. The other population centres in Svelvik included Nesbygda and Berger.

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