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Vefsn
Vefsn () is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Mosjøen (population: 9,843). Some of the notable villages in Vefsn include Drevvassbygda, Elsfjord, and Husvik. The municipality is the 41st largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Vefsn is the 91st most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 13,469. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 1.4% over the previous 10-year period. History The municipality of Vefsn was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). In 1862, the vast eastern district (population: 921) was separated from Vefsn Municipality to become the new Hattfjelldal Municipality. This left Vefsn Municipality with 5,051 residents. In 1876, the town of Mosjøen (population: 379) was separated from Vefsn Municipality to become a separate town-municipality. This left ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mosjøen
(Norwegian language, Norwegian; ) or is a List of towns and cities in Norway, town in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. Mosjøen is the oldest town in the Helgeland region, with only the Bodø (town), town of Bodø being older within Nordland county. The town is also the administrative centre of Vefsn Municipality. The old village of Mosjøen was declared a ladested in 1875. It was also a list of former municipalities of Norway, town-municipality () from 1875 until 1961 when it was merged into Vefsn Municipality, losing its status as a town (ladested). It is also a former Garrison, garrison town and Customs post, customs place. After a change in law during the 1990s, the urban area of Mosjøen was declared to be a town once again in 1998. People from Mosjøen are referred to using the demonym "". The town has a population (2024) of 10,059 and a population density of . Together with the other regional towns of Mo i Rana and Narvik (town), Narvik, Mosjøen is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grane Municipality
is a List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Nordland Counties of Norway, county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland Districts of Norway, traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Trofors. There are several other villages in the municipality including Fallmoen, Grane, Nordland, Grane, Leiren, Majavatn, and Strendene. The European route E6 highway and the Nordland Line railway both run through the municipality from south to north. The municipality is the 37th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Grane is the 304th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,447. The municipality's population density is and its population has decreased by 1.2% over the previous 10-year period. General information The municipality of Grane was established on 1 July 1927 when it was separated from the large Vefsn Municipality. Initially, Grane Municipality had 1,746 residents. The municipal boundaries have not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drevja Municipality
Drevja is a former municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1927 until its dissolution in 1962. It was located in the Drevja valley, north of the Vefsnfjorden in the northern part of the present-day Vefsn Municipality. Drevja Church was the main church for the municipality. Prior to its dissolution in 1962, the municipality was the 381st largest by area out of the 731 municipalities in Norway. Drevja Municipality was the 641st most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 1,010. The municipality's population density was and its population had decreased by 10.1% over the previous 10-year period. History The municipality of Drevja was established on 1 July 1927 when the large Vefsn Municipality was divided into three municipalities: Drevja Municipality (population: 964) in the north, Grane Municipality (population: 1,746) in the south, and Vefsn Municipality (population: 3,119) in the center. During the 1960s, there were many m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vefsnfjorden
Vefsnfjorden is a fjord in the traditional district of Helgeland in Nordland county, Norway. It is about long, reaching a maximum depth of about below sea level. The fjord flows through Alstahaug Municipality, Leirfjord Municipality, and Vefsn Municipality. The fjord begins at the island of Tjøtta (south of the island of Alsta). The fjord heads northeast to the village of Sundøya at the northern end of Alsta where a small channel connects to the Leirfjorden. At this point, the fjord turns to the southeast as it proceeds inland to the town of Mosjøen where it ends. The outer part of the fjord is also called ''Sørfjord''. Several large rivers run into the Vefsnfjord, including the Vefsna, Fusta, and Drevja. All the three rivers are traditionally excellent salmon fishing rivers, although they have now been infected with the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris. A German prisoner ship was sunk in the Vefsnfjorden by British Aircraft during World War II with major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vefsna
, , or is the largest river in Nordland county, Norway. It is long and drains a watershed of . Its headwaters lie in the mountains of Børgefjell National Park at the lake Simskardvatnet. The river runs through Hattfjelldal Municipality, Grane Municipality, and Vefsn Municipality. The southern parts of the river are sometimes called the river ''Susna''. The river flows north, not far from the Swedish border, and some of the minor tributaries come from Sweden. At the town of Mosjøen, the river discharges into the Vefsnfjorden. The Laksforsen waterfall lies along its course. Historically, it was an important salmon fishery, but it has now been infected with the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris. Media gallery Nordlandsbåtar.JPG, Nordlandsbåter on the Vefsna Fiordo Mosjøen (2).JPG Laksforsen.jpg Mosjoeen Olderskog.jpg Mosjoeen Sjoegata fra Oyfjellsida.jpg Mosjoen-2012-08-17-14-30 35.png Nedre Vapstsjon.jpg Vefsn IMG 4761 mosjöen.JPG Vapstalven nedstroms Virisen.jpg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsfjord
Elsfjord is a village in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located at the end of the Elsfjorden, about northeast of the town of Mosjøen. The European route E06 highway is accessed about south of the village. Elsfjord Church is located in the village. The village was the administrative centre of the old Elsfjord Municipality during its existence from 1929 to 1964. The Nordlandsbanen The Nordland Line (, ) is a railway line between Trondheim and Bodø, Norway. It is the longest in Norway and lacks electrification. The route runs through Trøndelag and Nordland counties, carrying a combination of commuter, long-haul passenge ... railway line passes through the village, stopping at Elsfjord Station. References See also * Prison camps in North Norway during World War Two, including at Elsfjord Villages in Nordland Vefsn Populated places of Arctic Norway {{Nordland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordland
Nordland (; , , , ) is one of the three northernmost Counties of Norway, counties in Norway in the Northern Norway region, bordering Troms in the north, Trøndelag in the south, Norrbotten County in Sweden to the east, Västerbotten County to the south-east, and the Atlantic Ocean (Norwegian Sea) to the west. The county was formerly known as ''Nordlandene amt''. The county administration is in the Bodø (town), town of Bodø. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen has been administered from Nordland since 1995. In the southern part of the county is Vega Municipality, Vega, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Districts The county is divided into traditional districts. These are Helgeland in the south (south of the Arctic Circle), Salten in the centre, and Ofoten in the north-east. In the north-west lie the archipelagoes of Lofoten and Vesterålen. Geography Nordland is located along the northwestern coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Norway. Due to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsfjord Municipality
Elsfjord is a List of former municipalities of Norway, former municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1929 until its dissolution in 1962. The municipality included the area around the Elsfjorden and the valley leading up to the fjord. The area is now a part of Vefsn Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Elsfjord. Prior to its dissolution in 1962, the municipality was the 297th largest by area out of the 731 municipalities in Norway. Elsfjord Municipality was the 659th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 893. The municipality's population density was and its population had decreased by 11% over the previous 10-year period. General information The municipality of Elsfjord was established on 1 July 1929 when the large Hemnes Municipality was divided into three separate municipalities: Elsfjord Municipality (population: 765), Hemnes Municipality (population: 1,077), and Sør-Rana Municipality (popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drevvassbygda
Drevvassbygda is a village in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located along the northeastern shore of the lake Drevvatnet, about southwest of the village Elsfjord in what used to be the separate Elsfjord Municipality. The village is the location of Drevvatn Station on the Nordland Line, between the town of Mosjøen (Norwegian language, Norwegian; ) or is a List of towns and cities in Norway, town in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. Mosjøen is the oldest town in the Helgeland region, with only the Bodø (town), town of Bodø being older with ... and the village of Bjerka. References External linksList of stations on the Nordlandsbane(Jernbaneverket) Vefsn Villages in Nordland {{nordland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helgeland
Helgeland is the most southerly Districts of Norway, district in Northern Norway. Generally speaking, Helgeland refers to the part of Nordland county that is located south of the Arctic Circle. It is bordered in the north by the Saltfjellet mountains and Svartisen glacier, which form a natural border with the Salten district. In the south, Helgeland borders Trøndelag county. The district covers an area of about , with nearly 79,000 inhabitants. There are four towns in the district: from south to north these are Brønnøysund, Mosjøen, Sandnessjøen, and Mo i Rana. Name The Old Norse form of the name was ''Hálogaland'' (see Hålogaland). Geography Helgeland is commonly divided into three or four sections: * Southern Helgeland (actually southwest), which consists of the municipalities Bindal Municipality, Bindal, Sømna Municipality, Sømna, Brønnøy Municipality, Brønnøy, Vega Municipality, Vega and Vevelstad Municipality, Vevelstad. * Central Helgeland, which is someti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hattfjelldal Municipality
or is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Hattfjelldal. Other villages include Grubben, Svenskvollen, and Varntresk. Hattfjelldal Airfield is located in the village of Hattfjelldal. The municipality is the 20th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Hattfjelldal is the 315th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,284. The municipality's population density is and its population has decreased by 14.4% over the previous 10-year period. Hattfjelldal is one of the last strongholds for the severely endangered Southern Sami language. It was also one of the municipalities in Norway involved in the Terra Securities scandal. General information The municipality of Hattfjelldal was established in 1862 when it was separated from the large Vefsn Municipality. The initial population of Hattfjelldal Municipality was 961. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Municipalities Of Norway
Municipalities in Norway are the basic unit of local government. Norway is divided into 15 administrative regions, called Counties of Norway, counties. These counties are subdivided into 357 municipality, municipalities (as of 2024). The capital city Oslo is both a county and a municipality. Municipalities are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient Health care, health services, old age, senior citizen services, welfare spending, welfare and other Social work, social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a Municipal council (Norway), municipal council of Direct election, directly elected representatives. The mayor is Indirect election, indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. Law enforcement and Church of Norway, church services are provided at a national level in Norway. Municipalities are undergoing continuous change by dividing, consolidating, and adjusting boundaries. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
