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{{short description|Former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway}}
{{for|the village in Sveio|Førde, Hordaland}}
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{{Infobox kommune
{{Infobox kommune
| name = Førde
|name = Førde
| native_name =
|former = yes
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| other_name =
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| official_name =
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| image_skyline = Frahafstadfjellet.jpg
| idnumber = 1432
|image_skyline = Førde sentrum 01.jpg
| county = Sogn og Fjordane
|image_caption = Førde town center
| district = Sunnfjord
|idnumber = 1432
| capital = Førde
|county = Sogn og Fjordane
| demonym = Førdianar
|district = Sunnfjord
| language = [[Nynorsk]]
|capital = [[Førde (town)|Førde]]
| coatofarms = Førde komm.svg
|established = 1 Jan 1838
| munwebpage = www.forde.kommune.no
|preceded = none
| mayor = Olve Grotle
|disestablished = 1 Jan 2020
| mayor_party = [[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]]
|succeeded = [[Sunnfjord (municipality)|Sunnfjord Municipality]]
| mayor_as_of = 2011
|demonym = Førdianar
| area_rank = 186
|language = Nynorsk
|coatofarms = Førde komm.svg
| area_total_km2 = 586.01
|webpage = www.forde.kommune.no
| area_land_km2 = 553.12
|mayor = [[Olve Arlid Grotle]]
| area_water_km2 = 32.89
|mayor_party = [[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]]
| population_as_of = 2010
|mayor_as_of = 2011-2019
| population_rank = 80
|area_rank = 189
| population_total = 12035
|area_total_km2 = 585.96
| population_density_km2 = 21.8
|area_land_km2 = 553.01
| population_increase = 14.9
|area_water_km2 = 32.95
| latd = 61 | latm = 26 | lats = 35 | longd = 5 | longm = 54 | longs = 13
|area_water_percent = 5.6
| utm_zone = 32V | utm_northing = 6816078 | utm_easting = 0334920 | geo_cat = adm2nd
|population_as_of = 2019
|population_rank = 93
|population_total = 13,092
|population_density_km2 = 23.7
|population_increase = 10.6
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[[File:Fordekyrkje.jpg|thumb|right|Førde Church]]
[[File:Langelandsvatnet i Førde.JPG|thumb|right|Lake Langeland]]
[[File:Nils Gjerland.jpg|thumb|right|Former mayor Nils Gjerland]]
[[File:Haukedalsvatnet-Norway.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Haukedal]]


'''Førde''' is a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in the [[Counties of Norway|county]] of [[Sogn og Fjordane]], [[Norway]]. It is located in the [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Sunnfjord]]. The administrative center is the town of Førde which in 2010 had 12,035 inhabitants.<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality.|url=http://www.ssb.no/beftett_en/tab-2009-06-16-01-en.html|date=1 January 2009|authorlink=Statistics Norway|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå}}</ref> The historic village of [[Bruland]] is located just east of the town of Førde. [[European route E39|European Route E39]] goes through the municipality, and it passes by the lake [[Holsavatnet]].
'''Førde''' is a [[List of former municipalities of Norway|former municipality]] in the [[Counties of Norway|county]] of [[Sogn og Fjordane]], [[Norway]]. It was located in the [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Sunnfjord]]. The [[administrative center]] was the town of [[Førde (town)|Førde]] which in 2016 had 10,255 inhabitants.<ref name="ssb">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |date=1 January 2016 |title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality. |url=https://www.ssb.no/286025/urban-settlements.population-and-area-by-municipality.1-january-2016}}</ref> Other villages in Førde municipality included [[Bruland]], [[Holsen]], [[Moskog]], and [[Haukedalen]]. The [[Øyrane]] area in the town of Førde was a large industrial/commercial area for the region. The [[European route E39|European Route E39]] highway passed through the municipality, and it passed by the lake [[Holsavatnet]].
[[Førde Airport, Bringeland]] is the regional airport that is about {{convert|16|km}} from the town centre and it has flights that connect [[Oslo]] and [[Bergen]] with Førde. The largest hospital in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county and the regional offices of the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called ''Firda''.
[[Førde Airport, Bringeland]] was the regional airport, located about {{convert|16|km}} from the town centre with flights that connect [[Oslo]] and [[Bergen]] with Førde. The airport was actually located in neighboring [[Gaular]] municipality, just south of the border. The largest hospital in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county, [[Førde Central Hospital]], and the regional offices of the [[Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation]] are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called ''[[Firda]]''.

At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the {{convert|586|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 189th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Førde is the 93rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 13,092. The municipality's [[population density]] is {{convert|23.7|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 10.6% over the last decade.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |year=2018 |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |access-date=2019-11-11 |language=no}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |access-date=2019-11-11 |language=no}}</ref>


==General information==
==General information==
[[File:Forderutebilstasjon1.jpg|thumb|left|Førde bus station]]
Førde was established as a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]]). The original municipality was identical to the Førde [[Church of Norway|parish]] ''([[prestegjeld]])'' with the sub-parishes ''(sokn)'' of Førde, Holsen, and [[Naustdal]].<ref name=Em>{{cite web|url=http://www.sf-f.kommune.no/sff/emigration3.nsf/enduser?readform|title=Some historical data on the 26 Kommunes|date=9 February 2005|last=Natvik|first=Oddvar}}</ref>
[[File:Langelandsvatnet i Førde.JPG|thumb|left|Lake Langeland]]
[[File:Fordekyrkje.jpg|thumb|left|[[Førde Church]]]]
Førde was established as a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]] law). The original municipality was identical to the Førde [[Church of Norway|parish]] ''([[prestegjeld]])'' with the sub-parishes ({{lang|no|sokn}}) of Førde, Holsen, and [[Naustdal]].<ref name="Em">{{Cite web |last=Natvik |first=Oddvar |date=9 February 2005 |title=Some historical data on the 26 Kommunes |url=http://www.sf-f.kommune.no/sff/emigration3.nsf/enduser?readform |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724180634/http://www.sf-f.kommune.no/sff/emigration3.nsf/enduser?readform |archive-date=24 July 2011}}</ref> On 1 January 1896, the northern sub-parish of [[Naustdal]] (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents.<ref name="Dag">{{Cite book |last=Jukvam |first=Dag |year=1999 |title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen |url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf |publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]] |language=no |isbn=9788253746845}}</ref>

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the [[Schei Committee]]. On 1 January 1964, the areas of [[Naustdal]] south of the [[Førdefjorden]] (population: 265) were transferred to Førde municipality.<ref name="Dag" />


On 1 January 2020, the neighboring municipalities of Førde, [[Naustdal]], [[Gaular]], and [[Jølster]] were merged to form the new [[Sunnfjord Municipality]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ny kommune i Indre Sunnfjord |url=http://prosjektsunnfjord.no/ |access-date=2017-10-21 |language=no}}</ref>
On 1 January 1896, the sub-parish of [[Naustdal]] (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents. On 1 January 1964, the areas of [[Naustdal]] south of the [[Førdefjorden]] (population: 265) were transferred to Førde.<ref name=Dag>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=Statistics Norway|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|format=PDF|language=Norwegian}}</ref>


===Name===
===Name===
The municipality (originally the [[parish]]) is named after the ''Førde'' farm ([[Old Norse]] ''Fjǫrðr'' [[Nominative case|nominative]] and ''Firði'' [[dative case|dative]]) since the first church was built there. The name is identical with the word ''fjǫrðr'' which means [[fjord]] (referring to the fjord now called [[Førdefjorden]]).<ref>{{cite book|title=Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt|edition=12|authorlink=Oluf Rygh|last=Rygh|first=Oluf|publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri|year=1919|location=Kristiania, Norge|pages=325|url=http://www.dokpro.uio.no/perl/navnegransking/rygh_ng/rygh_bla.prl?enhid=195281&avid=43518|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
The municipality (originally the [[prestegjeld|parish]]) is named after the old ''[[Førde (town)|Førde]]'' farm ({{lang-non|Fjǫrðr}} <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Nominative case|nominative]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> and {{lang|non|Firði}} <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[dative case|dative]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>) since the first [[Førde Church]] was built there. The name is identical with the word {{wikt-lang|non|fjǫrðr}} which means "[[firth]]" or "[[fjord]]", referring to the fjord now called [[Førdefjorden]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lN1LAQAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt |date=1919 |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |edition=12 |location=Kristiania, Norge |page=325 |language=no |authorlink=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>


===Coat-of-arms===
===Coat of arms===
The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 27 April 1990 and it was in use until 1 January 2020 when the municipality was dissolved. The official [[blazon]] is ''"[[Gules]], three [[plowshare]]s [[argent]], two over one"'' ({{lang-no|På raud grunn tre sølv plogjarn, 2-1}}). This means the arms have a red [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) and the [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] is a set of three [[plowshare]]s. The charge has a [[tincture (heraldry)|tincture]] of [[argent]] which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The design was chosen to symbolize the three pillars of the local economy: [[agriculture]], [[horticulture]], and development. The arms were designed by Inge Rotevatn. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Førde |access-date=2023-06-17 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Førde, Sogn og Fjordane (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-14-32.html |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1990-06-30 |title=Godkjenning av våpen og flagg |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LFO/forskrift/1990-05-04-322 |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref>
The [[Coat of arms|coat-of-arms]] is from modern times (1990). It shows three [[plowshare]]s.


===Churches===
===Churches===
The [[Church of Norway]] has three [[Church (building)|churches]] within the municipality of Førde. It is part of the [[Diocese of Bjørgvin]] and the Rural [[Deanery]] ''(Prosti)'' of [[Sunnfjord]].<ref name=Em />
The [[Church of Norway]] had two parishes ({{lang|no|sokn}}) within the municipality of Førde. It was part of the [[Sunnfjord prosti]] ([[deanery]]) in the [[Diocese of Bjørgvin]].


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Førde'''''
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Førde'''''
!Parish<br />''(Prestegjeld)''!!Sub-Parish<br />''(Sokn)''!!Church Name!!Year Built!!Location<br />of the Church
!Parish ({{lang|no|sokn}})!!Church name!!Location of the church!!Year built
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|'''''Førde Parish'''''||Førde||''Førde kyrkje''||1885||Førde
|Førde||[[Førde Church]]||[[Førde (town)|Førde]]||1885
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|Holsen og Haukedalen||''Haukedalen kyrkje''||1885||Gjerland
|rowspan="2"|Holsen og Haukedalen||[[Haukedalen Church]]||[[Haukedalen]]||1885
|-
|-
|''Holsen kyrkje''||1861||Holsen
|[[Holsen Church]]||[[Holsen]]||1861
|}
|}

==Geography==
[[File:Haukedalsvatnet-Norway.jpg|thumb|right|Lake Haukedalsvatnet]]
The municipality of Førde encompasses the valleys that lead away from the inner end of the [[Førdefjorden]]. The municipality of [[Naustdal]] borders Førde to the north, the municipalities of [[Jølster]], [[Sogndal]], and [[Balestrand]] are to the east, [[Gaular]] municipality is to the south, and the municipality of [[Askvoll]] lies to the west. The two largest lakes are [[Holsavatnet]] and [[Haukedalsvatnet]]. The rivers [[Jølstra]] and [[Gaula (Sogn og Fjordane)|Gaula]] are both partially located in Førde municipality. The [[Gaularfjellet]] mountains are located in the east and south of the municipality. The [[glacier]]s [[Grovabreen]] and [[Jostefonn]] are located in the eastern mountainous part of Førde. The westernmost edges of the [[Jostedalsbreen National Park]] are located in the [[Haukedalen]] valley in Førde.


==Government==
==Government==
All municipalities in Norway, including Førde, are responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]] and other [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. The municipality is governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of elected representatives, which in turn elect a [[mayor]].
While it existed, this municipality was responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]], [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of [[Direct election|directly elected]] representatives. The [[mayor]] was [[Indirect election|indirectly elected]] by a vote of the municipal council.<ref name="ks">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=kommunestyre |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]] |url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre |access-date=2023-01-01 |date=2022-09-20 |editor-last=Hansen |editor-first=Tore |language=no |editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene}}</ref> The municipality was under the jurisdiction of the [[Sogn og Fjordane District Court]] and the [[Gulating Court of Appeal]].


===Municipal council===
===Municipal council===
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] ''(Kommunestyre)'' of Førde is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to every four years. For 2007–2011, the [[Political party|party]] breakdown is as follows:<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Statistics Norway|url=http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/00/01/20/kommvalgform_en/tab-2008-01-29-15-en.html|title=Members of the local councils|accessdate=6 August 2008|year=2007}}</ref>{{Infobox_Kommunestyre
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] {{lang|no|(Kommunestyre)}} of Førde was made up of 27 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The [[Political party|party]] breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:
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|name = Førde
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|reference = <ref name="ssb valg">{{Cite web |title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/ |publisher=Statistics Norway |language=no}}</ref>
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|Grønne = 1
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|name = Førde
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|end = 2015
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Sogn og Fjordane |url=https://valgresultat.no/sogn%2Bog%2Bfjordane/førde?type=ko&year=2011 |access-date=2019-10-29 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 27
|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|Fremskrittspartiet = 2
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|Senterpartiet = 3
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre = 2
|Venstre = 2
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|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 27
|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|Fremskrittspartiet = 2
|Høyre = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 2
|Senterpartiet = 6
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 2004
|end = 2007
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 27
|Arbeiderpartiet = 4
|Fremskrittspartiet = 2
|Høyre = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 2
|Senterpartiet = 5
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 6
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|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 2000
|end = 2003
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 10
|Fremskrittspartiet = 1
|Høyre = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Senterpartiet = 6
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre = 2
|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1996
|end = 1999
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1996 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
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|Arbeiderpartiet = 12
|Fremskrittspartiet = 1
|Høyre = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Senterpartiet = 7
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
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|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1992
|end = 1995
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1993 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 11
|Fremskrittspartiet = 1
|Høyre = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4
|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|Senterpartiet = 9
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1988
|end = 1991
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1988 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 10
|Fremskrittspartiet = 2
|Høyre = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4
|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|Senterpartiet = 6
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1984
|end = 1987
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1984 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 9
|DLF = 1
|Fremskrittspartiet = 1
|Høyre = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Rød_Valgallianse = 1
|Senterpartiet = 7
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1980
|end = 1983
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1979 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|DLF = 2
|Høyre = 10
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 6
|Senterpartiet = 7
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 1
|Venstre = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1976
|end = 1979
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1977 |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 35
|Arbeiderpartiet = 9
|DLF = 7
|Høyre = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Senterpartiet = 8
|Venstre = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1972
|end = 1975
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1973 |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 29
|Arbeiderpartiet = 9
|Høyre = 3
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 4
|Senterpartiet = 8
|Venstre = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1968
|end = 1971
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1967 |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo |volume=I}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 29
|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|Høyre = 3
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Senterpartiet = 9
|Venstre = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|start = 1964
|end = 1967
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1964 |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 29
|Arbeiderpartiet = 8
|Høyre = 1
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 5
|Senterpartiet = 11
|Venstre = 4
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1960
|end = 1963
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1960 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet = 7
|Høyre = 2
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3
|Senterpartiet = 9
|Venstre = 4
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1956
|end = 1959
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1957 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet = 6
|Høyre = 2
|Senterpartiet = 9
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3
|Venstre = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1952
|end = 1955
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1952 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet = 6
|Høyre = 1
|Senterpartiet = 10
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3
|Venstre = 4
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1948
|end = 1951
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1948 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet = 4
|Senterpartiet = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti = 3
|Venstre = 3
|Local_Lists = 8
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1945
|end = 1947
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1947 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet = 5
|Senterpartiet = 7
|Venstre = 4
|Local_Lists = 8
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Førde
|herad = yes
|start = 1938
|end = 1941*
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1938 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|nynorsk = yes
|Total = 24
|Senterpartiet = 3
|Venstre = 6
|Borgerlige_Felleslister = 3
|Arbeiderpartiet = 4
|Local_Lists = 8
|}}
|}}
{{div col end}}


===Mayor===
===Mayors===
The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayors]] ({{lang-nn|ordførar}}) of Førde:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-02-16 |title=Ordførarar i Førde kommune |url=https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/fylkesleksikon/3242921.html |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=NRK Fylkesliksikon |language=no}}</ref>
The [[mayor]] ''(ordførar)'' of a municipality in Norway is a representative of the majority party of the municipal council who is elected to lead the council. Olve Grotle ([[Høgre]]) was elected mayor for the 2011-2015 term<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Førde Kommune|title=Ordførar|url=http://www.forde.kommune.no|accessdate=6 August 2008|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* 1837-1840: Andreas Gunnerus Lind
* 1840-1842: Heinrich Rachlew
* 1842-1846: S. Steen
* 1846-1850: Boyesen
* 1850-1858: N. Friis
* 1858-1870: Th. Christensen
* 1870-1874: C.J. Steen
* 1875-1882: N. Hafstad
* 1882-1892: Albert Steen
* 1893-1895: K.B. Thune
* 1896-1898: Ole Martinus Erdal
* 1899-1904: Johannes Kvaal
* 1905-1914: Ole Martinus Erdal
* 1914-1933: Olai Tefre
* 1934-1945: A.G. Holsen
* 1946-1951: Lars Hustveit
* 1952-1963: Bertel Flaten ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]])
* 1963-1968: Erik Hagen ([[Centre Party (Norway)|Sp]])
* 1968-1979: Reidar Tveit ([[Liberal Party (Norway)|V]]/[[Liberal People's Party (Norway, 1972)|DLF]])
* 1980-1981: [[Helge Barstad]] ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])
* 1982-1983: [[Lars Gunnar Lie]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])
* 1984-1987: Sverre Øygard ([[Centre Party (Norway)|Sp]])
* 1988-2003: Aud Viken ([[Labour Party (Norway)|Ap]])
* 2003-2003: Wilhelm Sandal ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])
* 2003-2011: Nils Gjerland ([[Centre Party (Norway)|Sp]])
* 2011-2019: [[Olve Grotle]] ([[Conservative Party (Norway)|H]])
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==Attractions==
==Attractions==
===Waterfalls===
===Waterfalls===
*'''''Huldefossen''''': Located approximately {{convert|10|km}} from the town of Førde, it is a {{convert|90|m}} tall [[waterfall]] into the peaceful valley below.
*''Huldefossen'': Located approximately {{convert|10|km}} from the town of [[Førde (town)|Førde]], it is a {{convert|90|m}} tall [[waterfall]] into the peaceful valley below.
*'''''Halbrendsfossen''''': located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.<ref name=go />
*''Halbrendsfossen'': located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.<ref name="go" />


===The Salmon===
===The Salmon===
The Salmon is a {{convert|65|m}} long stone [[sculpture]] which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river Jølstra, close to the Førdehouse.<ref name=go />
The Salmon is a {{convert|65|m}} long stone [[sculpture]] which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river [[Jølstra]], close to the Førdehuset cultural centre.<ref name="go" />


===Førdehuset===
===Førdehuset===
Førdehuset (literal meaning: the Førde house) is a regional cultural centre, a cornerstone for cultural life in [[Western Norway]]. The centre is centrally located in the town of Førde, surrounded by a sports complex, [[amphitheatre]], and is next door to the County Gallery. A multitude of cultural activities are gathered together under one roof - small and large attractions/events the whole year round.<ref name=go />
Førdehuset (literal meaning: the Førde house) is a regional cultural centre, a cornerstone for cultural life in [[Western Norway]]. The centre is centrally located in the town of Førde, surrounded by a sports complex, [[amphitheatre]], and is next door to the County Gallery. A multitude of cultural activities are gathered together under one roof - small and large attractions/events the whole year round.<ref name="go" />


===National Tourist Road===
===National Tourist Road===
[[File:Riksvei 13, Rørvikfjellet 2.JPG|thumb|right|View of Fv13]]
Riksvei 13 (Rv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day’s city environment. The districts of Holsen and Haukedalen are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.
[[Norwegian County Road 13]] (Fv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day's city environment. The districts of [[Holsen]] and [[Haukedalen]] are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.


Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating [[stone wall]]s and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the Gaularfjell mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the [[Sognefjord]]. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of [[Western Norway]]’s exceptional scenery.<ref name=go />
Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating [[stone wall]]s and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the [[Gaularfjellet]] mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the [[Sognefjorden]]. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of [[Western Norway]]’s exceptional scenery.<ref name="go" />


===Sunnfjord Museum===
===Sunnfjord Museum===
[[File:Sunnfjord_Museum_i_solskin.JPG|thumb|Sunnfjord Museum]]
The Sunnfjord Museum is one of four district [[museum]]s in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] County. The main courtyard of the outdoor museum is a cluster of 25 restored antiquarian buildings sited in a cultural landscape representative of the same period. These buildings provide an insight into life and lifestyles in the [[Sunnfjord]] districts around the middle of the 19th century. The land tenant’s home is on its original site with the interior as it was at the end of the 19th century. In June, July and August, there are daily guided tours through the old buildings.<ref name=go>{{cite web|url=http://www.gonorway.com/norway/counties/sogn%20and%20fjordane/førde/7637a9c257ef420/index.html|title=Førde Municipality in Norway|publisher=GoNorway.no|accessdate=11 August 2008}}</ref>
The Sunnfjord Museum is one of four district [[museum]]s in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] County. The main courtyard of the outdoor museum is a cluster of 25 restored antiquarian buildings sited in a cultural landscape representative of the same period. These buildings provide an insight into life and lifestyles in the [[Sunnfjord]] districts around the middle of the 19th century. The land tenant's home is on its original site with the interior as it was at the end of the 19th century. In June, July and August, there are daily guided tours through the old buildings.<ref name="go">{{Cite web |title=Førde Municipality in Norway |url=http://www.gonorway.com/norway/counties/sogn%20and%20fjordane/førde/7637a9c257ef420/index.html |access-date=11 August 2008 |publisher=GoNorway.no}}</ref>


==Sister cities==
==Notable people==
{{See also|Sunnfjord_(municipality)#Notable_people}}

==Twin towns — sister cities==
{{see also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Norway}}
Førde is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[La Crosse, Wisconsin]], [[United States]].
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[La Crosse, Wisconsin]], [[United States]].
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kent, Washington]], [[United States]]. Each year two students ages 14–17 are exchanged between the two cities to be youth ambassadors of their country.{{fact|date=December 2011}}
* {{flagicon|USA}} [[Kent, Washington]], [[United States]]. Each year two students ages 14–17 are exchanged between the two cities to be youth ambassadors of their country.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}

==See also==
*[[List of former municipalities of Norway]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nrk.no/sfj/leksikon/1121203.html NRK Municipality encyclopedia] {{no icon}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041207041506/http://www.nrk.no/sfj/leksikon/1121203.html NRK Municipality encyclopedia] {{in lang|no}}
* [http://www.fordefestival.no Førde Folk Music Festival] {{no icon}}also in English, Deutsch and francais
*[http://www.fordefestival.no Førde Folk Music Festival] {{in lang|no}} also in English, Deutsch and francais
* [http://www.firda.no Firda (local newspaper)] {{no icon}}
*[http://www.firda.no Firda (local newspaper)] {{in lang|no}}


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Latest revision as of 11:11, 15 September 2023

This article is about the municipality in Norway. For other uses, see Førde (disambiguation).
Førde Municipality
Førde kommune
Former municipality
Førde town center
Førde town center
Flag of Førde Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Førde Municipality
Coat of arms
Sogn og Fjordane within Norway
Sogn og Fjordane within Norway
Førde within Sogn og Fjordane
Førde within Sogn og Fjordane
Coordinates: 61°26′35″N 05°54′13″E / 61.44306°N 5.90361°E / 61.44306; 5.90361
LandNorwegen
CountySogn og Fjordane
DistrictSunnfjord
Established1 Jan 1838
 • Created asFormannskapsdistrikt
Disestablished1 Jan 2020
 • Succeeded bySunnfjord Municipality
Administrative centreFørde
Regierung
 • Mayor (2011-2019)Olve Arlid Grotle (H)
Area
 (upon dissolution)
 • Total585.96 km2 (226.24 sq mi)
 • Land553.01 km2 (213.52 sq mi)
 • Water32.95 km2 (12.72 sq mi)  5.6%
 • Rank#189 in Norway
Population
 (2019)
 • Total13,092
 • Rank#93 in Norway
 • Density23.7/km2 (61/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase +10.6%
DemonymFørdianar[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formNynorsk
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-1432[3]
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Førde is a former municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It was located in the traditional district of Sunnfjord. The administrative center was the town of Førde which in 2016 had 10,255 inhabitants.[4] Other villages in Førde municipality included Bruland, Holsen, Moskog, and Haukedalen. The Øyrane area in the town of Førde was a large industrial/commercial area for the region. The European Route E39 highway passed through the municipality, and it passed by the lake Holsavatnet.

Førde Airport, Bringeland was the regional airport, located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the town centre with flights that connect Oslo and Bergen with Førde. The airport was actually located in neighboring Gaular municipality, just south of the border. The largest hospital in Sogn og Fjordane county, Førde Central Hospital, and the regional offices of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation are located in the town. The International Førde Folk Music Festival is held each summer. The local newspaper is called Firda.

At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 586-square-kilometre (226 sq mi) municipality is the 189th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Førde is the 93rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 13,092. The municipality's population density is 23.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (61/sq mi) and its population has increased by 10.6% over the last decade.[5][6]

General information

[edit]
Førde bus station
Lake Langeland
Førde Church

Førde was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The original municipality was identical to the Førde parish (prestegjeld) with the sub-parishes (sokn) of Førde, Holsen, and Naustdal.[7] On 1 January 1896, the northern sub-parish of Naustdal (population: 2,543) was separated from Førde and it became a municipality of its own. This left Førde with 2,903 residents.[8]

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964, the areas of Naustdal south of the Førdefjorden (population: 265) were transferred to Førde municipality.[8]

On 1 January 2020, the neighboring municipalities of Førde, Naustdal, Gaular, and Jølster were merged to form the new Sunnfjord Municipality.[9]

Name

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The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old Førde farm (Old Norse: Fjǫrðr [nominative] and Firði [dative]) since the first Førde Church was built there. The name is identical with the word fjǫrðr which means "firth" or "fjord", referring to the fjord now called Førdefjorden.[10]

Coat of arms

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The coat of arms was granted on 27 April 1990 and it was in use until 1 January 2020 when the municipality was dissolved. The official blazon is "Gules, three plowshares argent, two over one" (Norwegian: På raud grunn tre sølv plogjarn, 2-1). This means the arms have a red field (background) and the charge is a set of three plowshares. The charge 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 design was chosen to symbolize the three pillars of the local economy: agriculture, horticulture, and development. The arms were designed by Inge Rotevatn. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[11][12][13]

Churches

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The Church of Norway had two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Førde. It was part of the Sunnfjord prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

Churches in Førde
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Førde Førde Church Førde 1885
Holsen og Haukedalen Haukedalen Church Haukedalen 1885
Holsen Church Holsen 1861

Geography

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Lake Haukedalsvatnet

The municipality of Førde encompasses the valleys that lead away from the inner end of the Førdefjorden. The municipality of Naustdal borders Førde to the north, the municipalities of Jølster, Sogndal, and Balestrand are to the east, Gaular municipality is to the south, and the municipality of Askvoll lies to the west. The two largest lakes are Holsavatnet and Haukedalsvatnet. The rivers Jølstra and Gaula are both partially located in Førde municipality. The Gaularfjellet mountains are located in the east and south of the municipality. The glaciers Grovabreen and Jostefonn are located in the eastern mountainous part of Førde. The westernmost edges of the Jostedalsbreen National Park are located in the Haukedalen valley in Førde.

Regierung

[edit]

While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment, social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.[14] The municipality was under the jurisdiction of the Sogn og Fjordane District Court and the Gulating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

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The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Førde was made up of 27 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:

Førde kommunestyre 2016–2019 [15]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 9
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 1
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet Dei Grøne) 1
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:27
Førde kommunestyre 2012–2015 [16]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:27
Førde kommunestyre 2008–2011 [15]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:27
Førde kommunestyre 2004–2007 [15]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 4
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 2
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:27
Førde kommunestyre 2000–2003 [15]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 10
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1996–1999 [17]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 12
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1992–1995 [18]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 11
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 4
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1988–1991 [19]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 10
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 4
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1984–1987 [20]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 9
  Progress Party (Framstegspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet) 1
  Red Electoral Alliance (Raud Valallianse) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1980–1983 [21]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 6
  Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1976–1979 [22]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) 7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:35
Førde kommunestyre 1972–1975 [23]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 5
Total number of members:29
Førde kommunestyre 1968–1971 [24]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 5
Total number of members:29
Førde kommunestyre 1964–1967 [25]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 11
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
Total number of members:29
Førde heradsstyre 1960–1963 [26]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
Total number of members:25
Førde heradsstyre 1956–1959 [27]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 6
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 3
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 5
Total number of members:25
Førde heradsstyre 1952–1955 [28]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 6
  Conservative Party (Høgre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 3
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 10
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
Total number of members:24
Førde heradsstyre 1948–1951 [29]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristeleg Folkeparti) 3
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 8
Total number of members:24
Førde heradsstyre 1945–1947 [30]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 5
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 8
Total number of members:24
Førde heradsstyre 1938–1941* [31]  
Party name (in Nynorsk) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeidarpartiet) 4
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 6
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgarlege Felleslister) 3
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 8
Total number of members:24
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.

Mayors

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The mayors (Nynorsk: ordførar) of Førde:[32]

  • 1837-1840: Andreas Gunnerus Lind
  • 1840-1842: Heinrich Rachlew
  • 1842-1846: S. Steen
  • 1846-1850: Boyesen
  • 1850-1858: N. Friis
  • 1858-1870: Th. Christensen
  • 1870-1874: C.J. Steen
  • 1875-1882: N. Hafstad
  • 1882-1892: Albert Steen
  • 1893-1895: K.B. Thune
  • 1896-1898: Ole Martinus Erdal
  • 1899-1904: Johannes Kvaal
  • 1905-1914: Ole Martinus Erdal
  • 1914-1933: Olai Tefre
  • 1934-1945: A.G. Holsen
  • 1946-1951: Lars Hustveit
  • 1952-1963: Bertel Flaten (V)
  • 1963-1968: Erik Hagen (Sp)
  • 1968-1979: Reidar Tveit (V/DLF)
  • 1980-1981: Helge Barstad (H)
  • 1982-1983: Lars Gunnar Lie (KrF)
  • 1984-1987: Sverre Øygard (Sp)
  • 1988-2003: Aud Viken (Ap)
  • 2003-2003: Wilhelm Sandal (KrF)
  • 2003-2011: Nils Gjerland (Sp)
  • 2011-2019: Olve Grotle (H)

Attractions

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Waterfalls

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  • Huldefossen: Located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the town of Førde, it is a 90 metres (300 ft) tall waterfall into the peaceful valley below.
  • Halbrendsfossen: located a short walk from the Førde town center. It is a very powerful waterfall in the spring.[33]

The Salmon

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The Salmon is a 65 metres (213 ft) long stone sculpture which is Norway's longest individual sculpture. It was created by Jørn Rønnau. It blends naturally in with the green surroundings on the banks of the river Jølstra, close to the Førdehuset cultural centre.[33]

Førdehuset

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Førdehuset (literal meaning: the Førde house) is a regional cultural centre, a cornerstone for cultural life in Western Norway. The centre is centrally located in the town of Førde, surrounded by a sports complex, amphitheatre, and is next door to the County Gallery. A multitude of cultural activities are gathered together under one roof - small and large attractions/events the whole year round.[33]

National Tourist Road

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View of Fv13

Norwegian County Road 13 (Fv13) is one of 18 national tourist roads in Norway because of the nearby waterfalls. From Førde, drivers start on a sightseeing journey with cultural attractions that date from the 19th century to the present day's city environment. The districts of Holsen and Haukedalen are typical of Western Norwegian farming communities that have created a picturesque cultivated landscape.

Rørvik Mountain, the trail with the fascinating stone walls and a marvellous view over Haukedalen. Along Råheimsdalen and Eldalen to the Gaularfjellet mountains, you will see a marvellous waterfall landscape that has been landscaped with paths for visitors. From the top of Gaularfjell mountains, hairpin bends wind down to the Vetlefjorden, an arm of the Sognefjorden. The breathtaking contrasts of steep mountainsides, winding roads, and waterfalls are characteristic of Western Norway’s exceptional scenery.[33]

Sunnfjord Museum

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Sunnfjord Museum

The Sunnfjord Museum is one of four district museums in Sogn og Fjordane County. The main courtyard of the outdoor museum is a cluster of 25 restored antiquarian buildings sited in a cultural landscape representative of the same period. These buildings provide an insight into life and lifestyles in the Sunnfjord districts around the middle of the 19th century. The land tenant's home is on its original site with the interior as it was at the end of the 19th century. In June, July and August, there are daily guided tours through the old buildings.[33]

Notable people

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See also: Sunnfjord_(municipality) § Notable_people

Twin towns — sister cities

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Norway

Førde is twinned with:

See also

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References

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