Ørsta Municipality, Administrative municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
Ørsta is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal in western Norway. The area stretches across diverse terrain, shaped by fjords and mountains that define the landscape of the Sunnmøre region.
Ørsta became an independent municipality in 1883 following a separation from the neighboring Volda Municipality. This division marked the beginning of its modern administrative existence in the region.
Three Church of Norway parishes operate within the Søre Sunnmøre deanery, while Brudavoll Farm preserves regional agricultural traditions.
Local services are coordinated through the municipal administration, which manages education, healthcare, and public amenities. Visitors can find information about activities and attractions at local information points throughout the area.
The municipal coat of arms displays three silver fusils against blue, representing the mountains reflecting in the fjord waters.
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