Haugesund Municipality, Administrative municipality in Rogaland, Norway
Haugesund Municipality extends along the North Sea coast, featuring urban areas, sheltered ports, and numerous small islands within its boundaries.
The municipality gained its independence on February 1, 1855, when it separated from Torvastad Municipality to establish its own administrative territory.
The Norwegian International Film Festival takes place annually in Haugesund, presenting the Amanda Awards, which recognize excellence in Norwegian cinema.
The municipality provides comprehensive public services to 37,855 residents, including education, healthcare, and senior care through its local government structure.
King Harald Fairhair, the first king to unite Norway, rests at Haraldshaugen monument, marking the location where ancient royal history intersects with modern governance.
Location: Rogaland
Inception: February 1, 1855
Capital city: Haugesund
Website: https://www.haugesund.kommune.no/welcome-to-haugesund
Shares border with: Sveio Municipality, Bømlo Municipality, Tysvær Municipality, Karmøy Municipality
Website: https://haugesund.kommune.no/welcome-to-haugesund
GPS coordinates: 59.41015,5.27551
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
Haraldshaugen
2.3 km
Ryvarden Lighthouse
13.3 km
Haugesund City Hall
14 m
Utsira Lighthouse
26.2 km
Vår Frelsers Church
573 m
Risøybroa
391 m
Festiviteten
69 m
Haugesund folkebibliotek
540 m
Udland Church
3.1 km
Arquebus krigshistorisk museum
6.3 km
Rossabø Church
1.4 km
Bakerøybrua
1.1 km
Sveio Church
15.4 km
Førre Church
6.2 km
Røværsholmen Lighthouse
12.5 km
Hausken Church
5.1 km
Sørhaugøy fyr
2.5 km
Espevær hummerpark
21 km
Christiansenhuset
950 m
Viksefjorden
9.1 km
Kvaløya
22.8 km
Litle Klovningen
19.9 km
Espevær kapell
21.3 km
Karmsund Folkemuseum
482 m
Torvastad prestegård
4 km
Haraldsgaten 37
242 m
Christiansenhuset - Strandgaten 219
954 m
Espevær - Fetts fk. 7, Hespriholmen
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