Alvdal
Alvdal is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Alvdal. Other villages include Barkald, Plassmoen, and Strømmen. The municipality is located to the south of Tynset, north and west of Rendalen, north of Stor-Elvdal, and east of Folldal.[3]
Alvdal kommune
Lille-Elvdal herred | |
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 Aerial view of the village of Alvdal | |
 Coat of arms  Innlandet within Norway | |
 Alvdal within Innlandet | |
| Coordinates: 62°4′18″N 10°30′27″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Innlandet |
| District | Østerdalen |
| Established | 1864 |
| Administrative centre | Alvdal |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019) | Mona Murud (Sp) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 942.15 km2 (363.77 sq mi) |
| • Land | 919.08 km2 (354.86 sq mi) |
| • Water | 23.07 km2 (8.91 sq mi) 2.4% |
| • Rank | #124 in Norway |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 2,405 |
| • Rank | #260 in Norway |
| • Density | 2.6/km2 (7/sq mi) |
| • Change (10 years) |  −1.7% |
| Demonym(s) | Alvdøl[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-3428 |
| Official language form | Neutral[2] |
| Website | Official website |
The Rørosbane railway and the Norwegian National Road 3 both pass through Alvdal.
The 942-square-kilometre (364 sq mi) municipality is the 124th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Alvdal is the 260th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,405. The municipality's population density is 2.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (6.7/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 1.7% over the previous 10-year period.[4][5]
General information
In 1864, the parish of Lille-Elvdal (later re-named "Alvdal") was separated from Tynset Municipality to become a separate municipality of its own. Initially, the new municipality had a population of 3,216. On 1 January 1914, the western part of Alvdal (population: 2,284) was separated to become the new Folldal Municipality. This left Alvdal with 2,135 residents.[6]
Name
The area was historically known as Elvdalen or Øvre Elvdalen (Old Norse: (øfri) Elfardalr). The first element is øfri meaning "upper", the next part is the genitive case of elfr which means "river", and the last element is dalr which means "valley" or "dale". Thus the name means "(upper) river valley", referring to the upper part of the Glåma river valley. When the municipality was established in 1864, it was named Lille Elvdalen, which meant "Little" Elvdalen in order to distinguish it from the nearby Store Elvedalen municipality ("the large Elvedalen"). In 1918, the name was changed to Alvdal, a shortened version of the old name using a local dialect spelling.[7]
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was granted on 25 November 1988. The arms show the front ends of two silver skis on a blue background. They represent the history and importance of skiing in the area. One of the oldest skis discovered by archeologists in Norway was found in Alvdal.[3][8][9]
Churches
The Church of Norway has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Alvdal. It is part of the Nord-Østerdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.
| Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvdal | Alvdal Church | Alvdal | 1861 |
Geography
Alvdal is bordered by Tynset to the north, Rendalen to the east and south, Stor-Elvdal to the south, and Folldal to the west. The highest mountain in the municipality is Storsølnkletten at 1,827 metres (5,994 ft) tall. Another mountain in Alvdal is Tronfjell. The lake Savalen is partially located in Alvdal. The rivers Sivilla and Glåma both flow through the municipality. The Jutulhogget canyon is located in this municipality as well.[3]
Economy
Agriculture and forestry are the most important industries in Alvdal.[3] As of 2022, the municipality has decided not to continue renting land to a company that does bitcoin mining.[10]
Government
All municipalities in Norway, including Alvdal, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elects a mayor.[11] The municipality falls under the Østre Innlandet District Court and the Eidsivating Court of Appeal.
Municipal council
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Alvdal is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the council is as follows:
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 1 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 4 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 2 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 1 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Local list for Alvdal (Bygdelista i Alvdal) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Local list for Alvdal (Bygdelista i Alvdal) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 1 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Free Voters (Frie velgere) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velger) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 7 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 12 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 12 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 12 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 12 | |
| Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945. | ||
Mayor
The mayors of Alvdal:
- 1864-1865: Fritz Emil Aas
- 1866-1873: Morten Mortensen
- 1874-1881: Fritz Emil Aas
- 1882-1883: Johan Steien
- 1884-1891: Morten Mortensen
- 1892-1893: Johan Steien
- 1894-1895: Morten Sandvold
- 1896-1898: P. Randmæl
- 1899-1901: Jacob Stamoen
- 1902-1904: P. Randmæl
- 1905-1907: Haldo Müller
- 1908-1910: P. Randmæl
- 1911-1916: Per Hoel
- 1917-1919: P. Randmæl
- 1920-1922: Per Hoel
- 1923-1925: Arne Mellesmo
- 1926-1931: Per Hoel
- 1932-1934: Martin Müller
- 1935-1942: Olav Nyeggen[31]
- 1942-1945: Embret Mellesmo[31][32]
- 1946-1955: Harald Reinertsen
- 1956-1963: Eivind Kveberg
- 1963-1967: Lars Holen
- 1968-1969: Oddgeir Skarpsno
- 1970-1971: Asmund Westgård
- 1972-1979: Kåre Blystad
- 1980-1983: Per Arnfinn Bergebakken (Sp)
- 1984-1991: Sverre Dalen (Sp)
- 1991-1995: Sverre Sørbø (Sp)
- 1995-1999: Per Hvamstad (Sp)
- 1999-2007: Svein Borkhus (Ap)
- 2007-2011: Olov Grøtting (Sp)
- 2011-2015: Svein Borkhus (Ap)
- 2015-2019: Johnny Hagen (Ap)
- 2019-present: Mona Murud (Sp)
Notable residents
- Ivar Mortensson-Egnund (1857–1934) a Norwegian author, journalist, theologian, researcher, translator, writer, philosopher and advocate of nynorsk
- Lars Olsen Aukrust (1886–1965) a Norwegian farmer and politician
- Arvid Nilssen (1913–1976) a Norwegian actor, revue artist, singer and comedian [33]
- Kjell Aukrust (1920–2002) a Norwegian author, humourist, poet and artist, the Huset Aukrust, (Norwegian Wiki) is dedicated to him. He is famous for creating the fictional Norwegian village of Flåklypa and its cast of idiosyncratic characters.
- Ola Jonsmoen (born 1932) a Norwegian educator, poet, novelist and children's writer
- Svein Borkhus (born 1955) a Norwegian politician, Mayor of Alvdal 1999-2007
- Olov Grøtting (born 1960) a Norwegian politician, Mayor of Alvdal 2007-2011
- Anne Nørdsti (born 1977) a Norwegian dansband singer, influenced by country music
Sport
- Per Samuelshaug (1905–1990) a Norwegian cross-country skier, participated at the 1936 Winter Olympics
- Kristian Bjørn (1919–1993) a Norwegian cross-country skier, competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics
- Torgeir Bjørn (born 1964) a retired Norwegian cross-country skier, competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Harald Stormoen (born 1980) a retired Norwegian footballer with over 200 club caps
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External links
Media related to Alvdal at Wikimedia Commons
The dictionary definition of Alvdal at Wiktionary- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway (in Norwegian)
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