Bodø
Bodø Municipality
Bodø kommune | |
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Coat of arms | |
Coordinates: 67°16′58″N 14°22′30″E / 67.2827°N 14.3751°E | |
Country | Norway |
County | Nordland |
District | Salten |
Established | 1 Jan 1838 |
• Created as | Formannskapsdistrikt |
Administrative centre | Bodø |
Government | |
• Mayor (2023) | Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen (H) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,395.33 km2 (538.74 sq mi) |
• Land | 1,311.03 km2 (506.19 sq mi) |
• Water | 84.29 km2 (32.54 sq mi) 6% |
• Rank | #66 in Norway |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 53,259 |
• Rank | #19 in Norway |
• Density | 40.6/km2 (105/sq mi) |
• Change (10 years) | +8.2% |
Demonym | Bodøværing[1] |
Official language | |
• Norwegian form | Neutral |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | NO-1804[3] |
Website | Official website |
Bodø (pronounced
The municipality of Bodø is located just north of the
Bodø was named one of the
History
The village of Bodø was granted township status in 1816 and soon after, in 1818, it was known for the Bodø affair, smuggling by British merchants that later were compensated by Norway. The town of Bodø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). On 1 January 1938, a part of the neighboring municipality of Bodin (population: 559) was transferred into the town of Bodø. On 1 January 1959, another part of Bodin (population: 1,303) was transferred into Bodø.
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the
World War II
Most of the town of Bodø was destroyed during a Luftwaffe attack on 27 May 1940. Six thousand people were living in Bodø, and 3500 people lost their homes in the attack. Fifteen people died during the air attack (two British soldiers and 13 Norwegians).[10]
Due to the acute lack of housing, the Swedish Government helped build 107 apartments in the winter of 1941. These houses were built tightly together just outside the town. This small area, today in the heart of Bodø, is still called Svenskebyen ("the Swedish Town"). The town was subsequently rebuilt after the war. The rebuilding ended in 1959 with the completion of the new town hall. German shipping in and around Bodø was attacked in October 1943 in Operation Leader.[10]
Off Bodø the submarine HMS Syrtis was lost on or around 28 March 1944 with all hands. Her location is currently unknown.
Toponymy
The municipality is named after the old Bodøgård farm (
Coat of arms
The
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Old arms (1889–1959)
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Current arms (since 1959)
Geography
The municipality lies just north of the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun is visible from 1 June to 13 July. Due to atmospheric refraction, there is no true polar night in Bodø, but because of the mountains south of Bodø, the sun is not visible in parts of the municipality from early December to early January. The average number of sun-hours in Bodø is highest in June with a daily average of 22.1 hours.[15]
Amongst the strongest tidal currents in the world, with water speeds reaching 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph), is Saltstraumen, situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Bodø. The village of Kjerringøy is a well preserved old trading village on the coast about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the town of Bodø. With its scenic setting and authentic buildings, several movies have been shot at this little port, including Benoni og Rosa (based on Knut Hamsun's novel), I am Dina, and Telegrafisten.
Skjerstad Fjord in the eastern part of Bodø passes through the Saltstraumen into the Saltfjorden. The Saltfjorden then flows west into the Vestfjorden. Lakes in the region include Fjærvatnet, Gjømmervatnet, Heggmovatnet, Soløyvatnet, Valnesvatnet, and Vatnvatnet.
There are also several islands and island groups in Bodø. The islands of Straumøya and Knaplundsøya are in the Saltfjorden. Several bridges connect these islands to the mainland: Åselistraumen Bridge, Indre Sunnan Bridge, and Saltstraumen Bridge. The islands of Landegode, Helligvær, Bliksvær, and Karlsøyvær all lie in the Vestfjorden. Several lighthouses are also located out in the Vestfjorden: Bjørnøy Lighthouse, Grytøy Lighthouse, Landegode Lighthouse, Nyholmen Lighthouse, and Tennholmen Lighthouse.
Climate
Bodø features a
Snow cover during winter varies, and is often sparse or lacking in the city center, while being more reliable only slightly inland or at some altitude. The largest recorded snow depth at the airport is 90 centimetres (35 in) in February 1976. Located on a peninsula in the Norwegian Sea, Bodø is known to be a city with potential for strong winds, both from southwest and east.
The all-time low of −18.5 °C (−1.3 °F) was recorded in February 1966, which was the coldest month on record with a mean of −8.9 °C (16.0 °F). The all-time high of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) was set in July 2019, while July 2014 was the warmest month with a 24-hr mean of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and average daily high of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F). The warmest night recorded was 29 June 1972 with overnight low of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F). The average date for the last overnight freeze (low below 0 °C (32.0 °F)) in spring is 5 May[16] and average date for first freeze in autumn is 12 October (1981–2010 average)[17] giving a frost-free season of 159 days. The driest month on record was January 2014 with no precipitation at all, while the wettest was September 2009 with 293 millimetres (11.5 in). Recent decades have seen warming, and there has been no overnight air frost in June since 1981.
Climate data for Bodø Airport 1991–2020 (11 m, precip days 1961–90, extremes 1953–2022, sunhours 1991–2005) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 11.8 (53.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.8 (53.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.2 (82.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.3 (34.3) |
1.1 (34.0) |
2.2 (36.0) |
6.2 (43.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
17 (63) |
16.3 (61.3) |
13 (55) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.9 (40.8) |
2.7 (36.9) |
8.1 (46.5) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −0.5 (31.1) |
−1 (30) |
0.2 (32.4) |
3.4 (38.1) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.8 (51.4) |
13.6 (56.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
5.6 (42.1) |
2.6 (36.7) |
0.8 (33.4) |
5.5 (41.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.9 (26.8) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
1.3 (34.3) |
4.9 (40.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
11 (52) |
10.6 (51.1) |
8 (46) |
3.9 (39.0) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
3.2 (37.8) |
Record low °C (°F) | −17.1 (1.2) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−10.3 (13.5) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
2.8 (37.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−12 (10) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 103 (4.1) |
78 (3.1) |
81 (3.2) |
71 (2.8) |
64 (2.5) |
65 (2.6) |
65 (2.6) |
84 (3.3) |
128 (5.0) |
138 (5.4) |
116 (4.6) |
119 (4.7) |
1,112 (43.9) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 161 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 8.1 | 46.6 | 106.1 | 179.7 | 210.3 | 219.6 | 192.7 | 151.7 | 120.8 | 69.8 | 20.1 | 0 | 1,325.5 |
Source 1: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[18] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: Meteostat[19] |
The
Climate data for Helligvær, Bodø 1991–2020 (24 m, precipitation Tennholmen lighth.) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.1 (34.0) |
0.5 (32.9) |
1.1 (34.0) |
3.6 (38.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
9.8 (49.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
10.4 (50.7) |
6.6 (43.9) |
4.2 (39.6) |
2.3 (36.1) |
6.0 (42.8) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 108 (4.3) |
84 (3.3) |
75 (3.0) |
50 (2.0) |
50 (2.0) |
42 (1.7) |
56 (2.2) |
64 (2.5) |
87 (3.4) |
98 (3.9) |
89 (3.5) |
102 (4.0) |
905 (35.8) |
Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[20] |
This is an earlier climate normal at Bodø Airport. This normal shows a slightly cooler average annual temperature, less sunshine hours and less precipitation but more precipitation days.
Climate data for Bodø (11 m; temps 1981–2010, sun 2000–2009; extremes 1953–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 11.8 (53.2) |
9.6 (49.3) |
11.6 (52.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
28.8 (83.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.2 (82.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.2 (34.2) |
0.9 (33.6) |
2.2 (36.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
10.2 (50.4) |
13.4 (56.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.7 (60.3) |
12.2 (54.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
7.6 (45.7) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.1 (30.0) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
7.4 (45.3) |
10.6 (51.1) |
13.3 (55.9) |
12.9 (55.2) |
9.7 (49.5) |
5.6 (42.1) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
5.2 (41.4) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.4 (25.9) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
0.6 (33.1) |
4.5 (40.1) |
7.7 (45.9) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.0 (50.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
2.6 (36.7) |
Record low °C (°F) | −17.1 (1.2) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−10.3 (13.5) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
2.8 (37.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−12 (10) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 99.3 (3.91) |
72.7 (2.86) |
66.8 (2.63) |
62.0 (2.44) |
62.7 (2.47) |
59.3 (2.33) |
77.7 (3.06) |
88.8 (3.50) |
127.6 (5.02) |
136.8 (5.39) |
107.0 (4.21) |
110.8 (4.36) |
1,070.9 (42.16) |
Average precipitation days | 15.6 | 13.7 | 11.7 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 10.8 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 15.4 | 17.6 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 163.3 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 8.1 | 43.0 | 114.0 | 158.7 | 218.8 | 220.7 | 172.0 | 166.5 | 98.4 | 54.3 | 16.3 | 0.4 | 1,271.2 |
Source 1: [21] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: [22] |
Nature
Besides Saltstraumen, the municipality of Bodø has much wilderness for hikers. About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the town of Bodø lies the popular
Government
All municipalities in Norway are responsible for
Municipal council
The
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 5 | |
Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 14 | |
Industry and Business Party (Industri‑ og Næringspartiet) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Red Party (Rødt) |
2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 11 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 10 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Red Party (Rødt) |
3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 12 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 13 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Red Party (Rødt) |
4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 13 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 9 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Red Party (Rødt) |
3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 15 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 10 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 13 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 6 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 7 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 6 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 39 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 17 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 12 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 47 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 17 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 12 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 47 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 15 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 13 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 7 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 47 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 22 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 5 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 16 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Red Electoral Alliance (Rød Valgallianse) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 22 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 18 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 19 | |
Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 21 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 21 | |
Anders Lange's Party (Anders Langes parti) |
1 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 17 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 6 | |
New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 24 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 11 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 26 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 12 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 55 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 24 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 12 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 22 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 12 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 19 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 11 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Total number of members: | 37 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 18 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 9 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 1 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 36 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 17 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 8 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 36 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) | 2 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 12 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and the Free-minded People's Party (Frisinnede Folkeparti) | 11 | |
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. |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 10 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and the Free-minded People's Party (Frisinnede Folkeparti) | 13 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and the Free-minded People's Party (Frisinnede Folkeparti) | 12 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 9 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 7 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and the Free-minded Liberal Party (Frisinnede Venstre) | 9 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 8 | |
Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 10 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 8 | |
Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 13 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
Temperance Party (Avholdspartiet) | 8 | |
Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 14 | |
Total number of members: | 28 |
Mayors
- 1838–1841: Severin Frederich Holmer
- 1842–1842: Melchior Koch
- 1843–1843: Mads Mortensen
- 1844–1844: Johan Tønnessen
- 1844–1845: Mads Mortensen
- 1846–1846: Jakob Lorentz Bar Tohrsen
- 1846–1847: Joachim Andreas Koht
- 1847–1850: Jakob Lorentz Bar Tohrsen
- 1850: Severin Frederich Holmer
- 1851: Melchior Koch
- 1852: Berent Pettersen
- 1853: Lorentz Wittrup Lied
- 1854: Stig Othard Arntzen
- 1855: Jens Width
- 1856: Ole M. Groth
- 1857: Stig Othard Arntzen
- 1858: Jens Cornelius Koch
- 1859: Ole M. Groth
- 1860: Jens Cornelius Koch
- 1861: Vilhelm Bernhard Jentoft
- 1862: Carl Jakhelln
- 1863: Hans H. Koch
- 1864: Stig Othard Arntzen
- 1865: Ole M. Groth
- 1866: Christian Albrigt Jakhelln
- 1867: Ole M. Groth
- 1868: Christian Albrigt Jakhelln
- 1869–1870: Jens Cornelius Koch
- 1871: Carl Jakhelln
- 1871: Vilhelm Bernhard Jentoft
- 1872: Ole M. Groth
- 1872–1875: Christian H. Mathiesen
- 1875–1877: Rasmus Theisen
- 1878: Jens Cornelius Koch
- 1879: Rasmus Theisen
- 1880: Jens Cornelius Koch
- 1881–1882: Reinholdt Gram Breien
- 1883: Otto Koch
- 1884: Reinholdt Gram Breien
- 1885: Otto Koch
- 1886: Jakob Hansen
- 1887: Jacob Olsen Vig
- 1887–1889: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1890: Thor Grøner
- 1891: Christian Albrigt Jakhelln
- 1892: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1893: Otto Koch
- 1894: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1895: Otto Koch
- 1895: Bertrand Gundersen
- 1896: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1897: Bertrand Gundersen
- 1898: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1899–1900: Christian Jakhelln
- 1901: Haakon Evjenth
- 1902: Christian Jakhelln
- 1903: Rasmus Schjølberg
- 1903–1904: Oskar Thue
- 1905–1907: Arnt Angell
- 1908–1910: Christian Jakhelln
- 1911–1912: Johan Lund
- 1913–1913: Martin Christoffersen
- 1914–1915: Ole Kristian Pedersen Bakken
- 1916: Haakon Evjenth
- 1917: Christian Jakhelln
- 1918: Ole Kristian Pedersen Bakken
- 1919: Christian Jakhelln
- 1923–1925: Ove Christian O. Owe
- 1926–1928: Haakon Evjenth
- 1929–1931: Johannes Høyer (H)
- 1932–1934: Haakon Koch (H)
- 1935–1937: Magnus Fische (H)
- 1938–1940: Haakon Koch (H)
- 1941–1943: Peder Johannes Seglem (NS)
- 1943–1945: Hans Kristensen (NS)
- 1945–1945: Haakon Koch (H)
- 1946–1948: Leif Aune
- 1948–1949: Morten Olsen
- 1950–1961: Birger Hals (Ap)
- 1962–1967: Olav Hagen (Ap)
- 1968–1969: Birger Hals (Ap)
- 1970–1971: Henry Forsaa (Ap)
- 1972–1975: Olav Hagen (Ap)
- 1976–1978: Gunhild Støver (H)
- 1978–1983: Roar Nøstvik (H)
- 1984–1995: Per Pettersen (Ap)
- 1995–1999: Oddleif Olavsen (H)
- 1999–2011: Odd-Tore Fygle (Ap)
- 2011–2015: Ole-Henrik Hjartøy (H)
- 2015–2023: Ida Maria Pinnerød (Ap)
- 2023–present: Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen (H)
Transportation
Bodø is heavily connected in the transport network in Norway.
Rail Transport
Bodø Station serves as the northern terminus of the Nordland Line that runs south to Trondheim, where it connects to the rest of the Norwegian rail network. It isn't the northernmost station though, with Tverrlandet Station being the northernmost station of the Nordland Line and Narvik Station, terminal of the Ofoten Line, being the northernmost station in the whole of Norway. The Ofoten Line however doesn't have a connection to the rest of Norways railway network, thus making Bodø also the northern terminus of the central Norwegian railway system.
Line
Number |
Type | Route | Operator | Route Information |
---|---|---|---|---|
F7 | Long-Distance | Bodø -
Mosjøen (- Trondheim) |
SJ Norge
|
4 daily services in total
(Service patterns may vary at weekends) *Seat reservation required |
R75 | Regional | Bodø - Fauske (- Rognan) | SJ Norge
|
6 daily services in total
(Service patterns may vary at weekends) |
If F7 and R75 are counted together, there are 10 daily services to Fauske, 7 daily services to Rognan, 4 daily services to Mosjøen, and 2 daily services to Trondheim on a typical weekday. On weekends, there are only 3 daily services of the F7 and one daily service of the R75.
Bus traffic
Bodø is served by several bus lines to various destinations. Inside Bodø, there is a bus network with 4 lines, serving as public transport in Bodø, and 4 long-distance bus lines connecting to different parts of the country. Notable is line 100, which connects to Narvik, where it is possible to change onto trains of the Ofoten line towards Sweden at Narvik Station.
Line
Number |
Type | Route |
---|---|---|
1 | Regional | Bodø Lufthavn - Bodø Center - Mørkved - Bjørndalslia |
2 | Universitetet
| |
3 | Stordalen - Bodø Center - Ramnfloget | |
4 | Oksebakken - Bodø Center - Mørkved - Tverlandet | |
100 | Long-Distance | Bodø Lufthavn - Bodø Center - Fauske - Narvik/Sortland |
200 | Bodø Lufthavn - Bodø Center - Saltstraumen - Glomfjord - Halsa | |
300 | Bodø Lufthavn - Bodø Center - Saltstraumen - Kvikstad - Misvær - Beiarn | |
400 | Bodø Lufthavn - Bodø Center - Mulstrand - Kjerringøy |
Ferries
Bodø is an important ferry port, connecting to several other parts of Norway.
It is serviced by the Ferry Bodø – Røst – Værøy – Moskenes by operator Torghatten Nord.
Nordland Fylkeskommune operates the Hurtigbåt services from the city center terminal. Hurtigbåt services go to Sandnessjøen, Svolvær, Væran, and Gildeskål
Additionally, Bodø is a stop on the renowned Hurtigruten (Kystruten Bergen-Kirkenes) Norwegian coastal ferry line and sees daily services towards Bergen and Kirkenes by operator Hurtigruten AS or Havila Kystruten, who jointly run the Kystruten service between Bergen and Kirkenes.
Air Travel
has its head office in Bodø.Institutions
The main campus of Nord University is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) outside the city centre. Twelve thousand undergraduate and graduate students study at the university.[55]
Bodø is the location of the only
The largest shopping centre in Nordland, City Nord, is located in the town of Bodø.[56]
Military
Bodø has a long history with the
Bodø has a street named General Fleischer's Gate in honour of Carl Gustav Fleischer.
Bodø received international attention during the
Culture
Bodø's local newspapers are the Avisa Nordland and the on-line newspaper BodøNu.
The
The Bodø Cathedral was built in 1956, representing post-war architecture, whereas the Bodin Church just outside the city centre dates from the 13th century, representing a typical medieval stone church.
The new cultural centre "Stormen" (the storm) was opened in 2014. It contains a library, a concert hall and theater. The building was designed by Daniel Rosbottom and David Howarth from London-based DRDH Architects. The official art projects in Stormen were curated by
Bodø is host to the cultural festivals Nordland Musikkfestuke, Parkenfestivalen and the Opptur festival every summer, as well as the free and volunteer based Bodø Hardcore Festival in early winter. The avant-garde and experimental contemporary music festival Nødutgangfestivalen has been held annually since 2006.
Fram Kino was the first cinema in Norway. It was started in the year 1908.
Churches
The
Parish (sokn) | Church Name | Location of the Church | Year Built |
---|---|---|---|
Bodin | Bodin Church | Bodø | 1240 |
Helligvær Church | Helligvær | 1899 | |
Landegode Church | Fenes | 1920 | |
Bodø Domkirke | Bodø Cathedral | Bodø | 1956 |
Innstranden | Hunstad Church | Bodø | 2013 |
Kjerringøy og Rønvik |
Kjerringøy Church | Kjerringøy | 1883 |
Rønvik Church | Bodø | 1997 | |
Misvær og Skjerstad |
Misvær Church | Misvær | 1912 |
Skjerstad Church | Skjerstad | 1959 | |
Saltstraumen | Saltstraumen Church | Knaplundsøya | 1886 |
Tverlandet Church | Løding | 1983 |
Sports
Bodø's main professional team is the
In addition to Bodø/Glimt, Bodø has had several teams at national top level, including Grand Bodø (women's football), Junkeren (women's handball) and Bodø HK (men's handball).
The most well-known sporting arena in Bodø is Aspmyra Stadion, which in addition to being the home of Bodø/Glimt has hosted one international match. Also, the multi-purpose indoor Bodø Spektrum, contains full-size football and handball courts, as well as several swimming and bathing facilities.
The town is also home of Bodø Barbarians, a leading rugby league team.[57]
Notable people
Public Service
- Paul Steenstrup Koht (1844–1892), an educator and politician with a penchant for Greek and Roman poetry
- Christian Albrecht Jakhelln (1863–1945), a businessperson and politician who served as Mayor
- Johannes J. Johannessen (1872–1915), a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor
- Ole Mikal Kobbe (1881–1955), a Norwegian military officer and politician
- Sigmund Olaf Plytt Mowinckel(1884 in Kjerringøy – 1965), a professor, theologian, and biblical scholar
- Norwegian resistance
- Jon Tørset (born 1940), a Norwegian politician who served as county mayor of Nordland from 1999–2007
- Tor Berger Jørgensen (born 1945), the Bishop of the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland from 2006–2015
- Ann-Helen Fjeldstad Jusnes (born 1956), the Bishop of the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland since 2016
- Oslo Sporvognsdrift
- Marie Simonsen (born 1962), a Norwegian journalist and political editor of Dagbladet
- Vidar Helgesen (born 1968), a Norwegian diplomat and politician
- Tom Cato Karlsen (born 1974), a politician, anesthesiologist, and County Governor of Nordland
The Arts
- Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918), a Norwegian painter who worked in Berlin
- Håkon Evjenth (1894–1951), a jurist, non-fiction writer, short-story writer, and children's writer
- Asbjørn Toms (1915–1990), a Norwegian actor, stage director and playwright[58]
- Jonas Fjeld (born 1952), a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and guitarist
- Jan Gunnar Hoff (born 1958), a Norwegian jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and professor
- Morten Abel (born 1962), a Norwegian pop artist
- Per Sundnes (born 1966), a Norwegian journalist and talk show host
- Susanne Lundeng (born 1969), a Norwegian traditional folk musician, fiddler, and composer
- Endre Lund Eriksen (born 1977), a Norwegian author and politician
- Caroline Ailin (born 1989), a Norwegian singer and songwriter based in London
Sport
- Christian Berg (born 1978), a retired Norwegian footballer with over 320 club caps
- Harald Berg (born 1941), a former footballer with 43 caps for Norway
- Ørjan Berg (born 1968), a former Norwegian footballer with 383 club caps and 19 for Norway
- Runar Berg (born 1970), a retired Norwegian footballer with 450 club caps and 5 for Norway
- Marianne Dahlmo (born 1965), a former cross-country skier, team silver medallist at the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Ann Cathrin Eriksen (born 1971), a former team handball player, team bronze medallist at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Jens Petter Hauge (born 1999), a footballer who currently plays for Belgian club K.A.A. Gent
- Tor Helness (born 1957), a professional bridge player, now living in Monaco
- Mini Jakobsen (born 1965 in Gravdal), a former footballer with 372 club caps and 65 for Norway
- Anders Konradsen (born 1990), a Norwegian footballer with over 270 club caps and 8 for Norway
- Kjell Søbak (born 1957), a former biathlete who was team silver medallist at the 1984 Summer Olympics
- Alexander Tettey (born 1986), a Norwegian footballer with 380 club caps and 34 for Norway
- Morten Thoresen (born 1997), a Norwegian Greco-Roman wrestler who was gold medallist at the 2020 European Wrestling Championships^
- Martin Wiig (born 1983), a retired Norwegian footballer with 350 club caps
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External links
- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway (in Norwegian)
- Bodo online camera
- Municipality website (in Norwegian)
- Bodø travel guide from Wikivoyage