Stavanger, Municipality in Rogaland, Norway.
Description
Stavanger is a municipality in Rogaland county on the southwestern coast of Norway, covering areas from the fjord shoreline to outlying neighborhoods. The territory includes both the old center with wooden buildings and modern residential zones alongside industrial sites near the waterfront.
History
The construction of the cathedral in the 12th century made this area a regional church center and led to municipal formation in 1125. The discovery of oil in the North Sea during the late 20th century transformed the economy from fishing to energy production.
Culture
The old harbor's wooden houses and coastal setting shape local life, and residents use waterways for daily commuting. The name comes from the Old Norse word for stake or post, reflecting early settlement patterns along the fjord.
Practical
The municipality operates public swimming pools, health centers, and schools across different districts connected by bus routes. Waste collection points are located in several residential areas and can be used during weekdays.
Did you know?
In the late 1960s, offshore drilling changed the local economy and brought workers from many countries to the region. This shift led to new housing developments and services that reshaped daily life in the area.
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Sverd i fjell
4.7 km
Stavanger Cathedral
104 m
Hafrsfjord
8.5 km
Utstein Abbey
16.9 km
Flyhistorisk Museum, Sola
10 km
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
445 m
Boknafjord
24.7 km
St. Petri Church
314 m
Stavanger City Bridge
1 km
Museum Stavanger
495 m
Ullandhaugtårnet
3.6 km
Valberg Tower
216 m
Sørmarka Arena
3.5 km
Sola ruinkirke
11.2 km
Lysefjord Bridge
21.6 km
Stavanger Konserthus
1 km
Kongsgård, Stavanger
116 mJernaldergarden Stavanger
3.8 km
Sørmarka i Stavanger
4.5 km
Vålandstårnet
1.4 km
Gandsfjord
6.5 km
Eiganes gravlund
883 m
The Museum of Archaeology
750 m
Høgsfjord
19.2 km
Folken
345 m
St Svithun's Church
472 mLagård cemetery
693 m
Våland
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