Smøla Municipality, Municipal administration in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway
Smøla Municipality is an administrative division in Møre og Romsdal county that spans one main island and over 3,000 smaller islands scattered across the Nordmøre region, with Hopen serving as its administrative center. The territory covers an extensive archipelago with diverse coastal landscapes.
The municipality was established on January 1, 1960, when three separate administrative units—Edøy, Brattvær, and Hopen—were merged together. This consolidation created a unified governance structure for the scattered island communities.
The municipal coat of arms, granted in 1989, features two flying seagulls against a red background, reflecting how people here have always been connected to the sea and its resources.
Visitors can move easily between the islands thanks to ferry connections and bridges that link the different parts of the municipality. It is helpful to check travel times beforehand, as conditions can vary depending on the season.
The area is home to a substantial wind farm with 68 turbines that were built in stages starting from 2002. These installations play an important role in Norway's renewable energy production and have become part of the area's modern landscape.
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