Aust-Agder

The eastern region of Agder encompassed 9,212 square kilometers of territory, combining coastal areas along Skagerrak with inland mountain ranges of Setesdalsheiene.

Established in 1685 as Nedenes amt, the county received its name Aust-Agder in 1919 and functioned independently until merging with Vest-Agder in 2020.

The county maintained strong maritime traditions through its five coastal municipalities, where traditional wooden architecture and seafaring customs shaped local identity.

The administrative center of Arendal coordinated eight secondary schools serving 4,500 students and managed regional planning, public transport, and dental care services.

The region's coat of arms, granted in 1958, displays two horizontal golden bars on red, representing the historical importance of lumber trade and iron mining.

Location: Norway

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Arendal

Website: https://www.austagderfk.no/

Part of: Southern Norway

Shares border with: Telemark, Rogaland, Vest-Agder

Website: https://austagderfk.no

GPS coordinates: 58.56667,8.56667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:26