Flora, Norway
Flora Municipality
Flora kommune | |
---|---|
Kinn Municipality | |
Administrative centre | Florø |
Government | |
• Mayor (2015-2019) | Ola Teigen (Ap) |
Area (upon dissolution) | |
• Total | 693.06 km2 (267.59 sq mi) |
• Land | 647.51 km2 (250.01 sq mi) |
• Water | 45.55 km2 (17.59 sq mi) 6.6% |
• Rank | #163 in Norway |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 11,988 |
• Rank | #96 in Norway |
• Density | 18.5/km2 (48/sq mi) |
• Change (10 years) | +5.1% |
Demonym | Floraværing[1] |
Official language | |
• Norwegian form | Nynorsk |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | NO-1401[3] |
Flora is a
.At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 693-square-kilometre (268 sq mi) municipality was the 163rd largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Flora was the 96th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 11,988. The municipality's population density was18.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (48/sq mi), and its population had increased by 5.1% over the last decade.[5][6]
The municipality stretched from inner fjords where the mountains ascend to the Ålfotbreen glacier, to the outermost islands off the mainland coast. The town at its centre had industries that developed continuously. Trade and industry in Flora were mainly fishing industry, shipyards, and supply for the oil and gas industry in the North Sea.
General information
Name
The municipality is named after the old Flora farm (
Coat of arms
The
Background
The old municipality of Kinn was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The original municipality was identical to the Kinn parish (prestegjeld) with the sub-parishes (sokn) of Bru, Kinn, and Bremanger.[13][14]
On 3 January 1861, the village area of
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964, the new municipality of Flora was created upon the merger of the following areas:[14]
- the town of Florø (population: 2,040)
- the parts of the municipality of Førdefjorden(population: 1,155)
- the municipality of Eikefjord (population: 919)
- the Steindal area of the municipality of Vevring (population: 25)
- the Husefest and Breivik farms in Bremanger (population: 9)
- the municipality of Kinn (population: 3,567)
After the merger, the new municipality of Flora had a total of 7,715 residents.[14]
On 1 January 2020, Flora was merged with most of the old
Churches
The
Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
---|---|---|---|
Bru | Askrova Chapel | Askrova | 1957 |
Stavang Church | Stavang | 1957 | |
Eikefjord | Eikefjord Church | Eikefjord | 1812 |
Kinn | Batalden Chapel | Fanøya | 1907 |
Florø Church | Florø | 1882 | |
Kinn Church | Kinn | 12th century | |
Nordal | Nordal Church | Norddalsfjord | 1898 |
Government
While it existed, this municipality was responsible for
Municipal council
The
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 11 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 1 | |
Green Party (Miljøpartiet Dei Grøne) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 7 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Common List (Samlingslista) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 31 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 12 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 13 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 12 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 5 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Flora Democratic Solidarity (Flora Demokratiske Solidaritet) | 1 | |
Total number of members: | 35 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 17 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 4 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 8 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 2 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 21 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 2 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 9 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 19 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 10 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 16 | |
Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) | 1 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 9 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 7 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 17 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 14 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 16 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 10 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 12 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 5 | |
Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 7 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 9 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 6 | |
New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 10 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 8 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 5 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 2 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 3 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 26 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 19 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 6 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) | 1 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 10 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Party name (in Nynorsk) | Number of representatives | |
---|---|---|
Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) | 18 | |
Conservative Party (Høgre) | 7 | |
Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) | 4 | |
Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
Liberal Party (Venstre) | 10 | |
Total number of members: | 45 |
Mayors
- 1964-1971: Odd Færøyvik (V)
- 1972-1975: Mons Monsen (LL)
- 1976-1979: Ludvig Botnen (V)
- 1980-1985: Dagfinn Hjertenes (H)
- 1986-1987: Odd Husebø (H)
- 1988-1989: Dagfinn Hjertenes (H)
- 1990-1991: Odd Husebø (H)
- 1992-2003: Kolbjørn Dyrli (Ap)
- 2003-2011: Bente Frøyen Steindal (Ap)
- 2011-2015: Bengt Solheim-Olsen (H)
- 2015-2019: Ola Teigen (Ap)[30]
Geography
Flora is located in the western central part of
Attractions
Kinn
Off the coast is the grassy island of Kinn. The area around Kinn was the central herring area in Norway for the most part of the 19th century. At the height, there lived approximately 15,000 people on Kinn and the surrounding islands in the herring season. Today, there are 15 inhabitants on Kinn.
On the island of Kinn, on the edge of the ocean lies the historic
Every year during the third weekend in June, the Kinna Pageant is an historical play about love, hate, fidelity and loyalty to the church and humankind. About 150 actors take part, and audiences of several thousand tourists visit the island to watch the play.[31]
Svanøy
Svanøya is the southernmost and greenest island in the district of Flora. The island was the district's most important trade centre last century, and exports and shipping were major activities. A stone cross memorial commemorating King Olav the Holy and a sacrificial site from the Viking Age can be found here.
The Svanøy Estate is an old seat of nobility from 1685. It includes 62 acres (250,000 m2) of cultivated land and 30 acres (120,000 m2) of woodland, as well as a garden.[31]
Eirikstad Farm
The
Batalden Boathouse
Norway's westernmost art gallery is housed in a restored fishing building. Regular painting and drawing courses are held.[31]
Troll Cave
Trollhola, a prehistoric cave, is located on the island of Askrova. The main cavern is the size of a cathedral, has several passages leading from it. The highest point of the island, 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, provides a view of the archipelago.[31]
Rock Carvings
In Ausevika, which is 41 kilometres (25 mi) south of Florø, lies one of the largest rock carving sites in Norway. The site has over 300 carvings depicting both animal and human figures, some of which are 3,000 years old.[31]
Coastal Museum
The Coastal Museum in Sogn og Fjordane county was established in 1980. The aim was to concentrate on coastal nature and culture both past and present. Old boat houses and domestic dwellings were moved from various places in the district and re-erected in Florø near the museum. The 250-year old Holmedalsjekta (coastal freighter) is Norway's oldest non-Viking ship. A large exhibition on North Sea oil, Snorreankeret, based on the Snorre platform is located in the museum.[31]
Lighthouses
The waters around
Sports
Local sport teams include Florø TIF and Florø SK.
Notable people
- Ivar Lykke Falch Lind, a jurist and politician in Kinn and Vevring.
See also
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External links
- Florø travel guide from Wikivoyage