Lindesnes
Lindesnes (English: the Naze) is a municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Sørlandet. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Mandal. Other villages in Lindesnes include Åvik, Høllen, Skofteland, Svenevig, Vigmostad, Heddeland, Bjelland, Breland, Koland, Laudal, Øyslebø, Bykjernen, Skjebstad, Sånum-Lundevik, Skogsfjord-Hesland, Krossen, Harkmark, Skinsnes-Ime, and Tregde-Skjernøy.[3]
Lindesnes kommune | |
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 View of Vigeland, the administrative centre of Lindesnes Municipality | |
 Agder within Norway | |
 Lindesnes within Agder | |
| Coordinates: 58°06′15″N 07°17′20″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Agder |
| District | Sørlandet |
| Established | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Administrative centre | Mandal |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020) | Even Sagebakken (Ap) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 934.32 km2 (360.74 sq mi) |
| • Land | 883.88 km2 (341.27 sq mi) |
| • Water | 50.44 km2 (19.47 sq mi) 5.4% |
| Area rank | 126 in Norway |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 23,046 |
| • Rank | 55 in Norway |
| • Density | 26.1/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| • Change (10 years) | 6.8% |
| Demonym(s) | Lindesnes-folk
Lindesnesmann (male) Lindesneskvinne (female)[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-4205 |
| Official language form | Bokmål[2] |
| Website | lindesnes |
The 934-square-kilometre (361 sq mi) municipality is the 126th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Lindesnes is the 55th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 23,046. The municipality's population density is 26.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (68/sq mi) and its population has increased by 6.8% over the previous 10-year period.[4][5]
General information
The municipality of Lindesnes was created as a new municipality on 1 January 1964 after the merger of the older municipalities of Spangereid (population: 899), Sør-Audnedal (population: 2,323), and Vigmostad (population: 589).[6]
On 1 January 2020, the three neighboring municipalities of Mandal, Marnardal, and Lindesnes merged into one large municipality called Lindesnes with its administrative centre being the town of Mandal.[7]
Name
The oldest Old Norse form of the name was Líðandi. That name is derived from the verb líða which means "lead/go to an end" and the meaning is probably just "the end". A later form was Líðandisnes where the word nes which means "headland" was added (a word that is related to the English forms ness and naze). The traditional English language version of the name is just the Naze, derived from ness meaning headland.[3]
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was granted on 25 April 1986. The arms are blue with a white or silver lighthouse on the center. The lighthouse represents the local Lindesnes Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Norway. It was built in 1655 on the Lindesnes peninsula.[8]
Churches
The Church of Norway has eight parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Lindesnes. It is part of the Lister og Mandal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
| Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjelland | Bjelland Church | Bjelland | 1793 |
| Holum | Holum Church | Krossen | 1825 |
| Laudal | Laudal Church | Laudal | 1826 |
| Mandal | Harkmark Church | Harkmark | 1613 |
| Mandal Church | Mandal | 1821 | |
| Spangereid | Spangereid Church | Høllen | c. 1140 |
| Valle | Valle Church | Vigeland | 1793 |
| Vigmostad | Vigmostad Church | Vigmostad | 1848 |
| Øyslebø | Øyslebø Church | Øyslebø | 1797 |
Government
All municipalities in Norway, including Lindesnes, 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 elect a mayor.[9] The municipality falls under the Kristiansand District Court and the Agder Court of Appeal.
Municipal council
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Lindesnes is made up of 21 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 11 | |
| Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 39 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 7 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Pensioners' Party (Pensjonistpartiet) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 2 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Pensioners' Party (Pensjonistpartiet) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 2 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 8 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 3 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 6 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 3 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 8 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 6 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 6 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 10 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 7 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Cross-party list (Tverrpolitisk Liste) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 2 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 7 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 8 | |
| Total number of members: | 25 | |
Geography
Lindesnes is a coastal municipality, with a long stretch of coastline to the south. It borders Lyngdal municipality to the west, Evje og Hornnes to the north, and Kristiansand and Vennesla to the east. The Lindesnes Lighthouse stands on the southernmost point of the mainland of Norway, nearly 1,700 kilometres (1,100 mi) southwest of Knivskjellodden, the northernmost point of mainland Norway. The southern coast of Lindesnes is rugged and includes several fjords such as the Snigsfjorden and Grønsfjorden as well as many islands such as Svinør. The interior of the municipality follows the Audnadalen valley through which the river Audna flows south into the Snigsfjorden.
Climate
| Climate data for Lindesnes Lighthouse | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
3.7 (38.7) |
6.9 (44.4) |
11.3 (52.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
7.4 (45.3) |
4.7 (40.5) |
9.4 (48.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.1 (34.0) |
0.5 (32.9) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.7 (40.5) |
9.0 (48.2) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
14.8 (58.6) |
12.4 (54.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
5.6 (42.1) |
2.9 (37.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −0.7 (30.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
0.3 (32.5) |
2.8 (37.0) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.7 (51.3) |
12.4 (54.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
3.8 (38.8) |
0.9 (33.6) |
5.7 (42.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 109 (4.3) |
72 (2.8) |
83 (3.3) |
60 (2.4) |
71 (2.8) |
65 (2.6) |
78 (3.1) |
102 (4.0) |
125 (4.9) |
143 (5.6) |
146 (5.7) |
105 (4.1) |
1,159 (45.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 14.7 | 10.2 | 12.9 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 11.4 | 14.3 | 15.5 | 17.4 | 14.4 | 147.5 |
| Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[22] | |||||||||||||
Notable residents
Public service & public thinking
- Peder Claussøn Friis (1545-1614), a Norwegian clergyman and author
- Søren Jaabæk (1814 in Holum – 1894) a politician and farmer; longest-serving member of the Norwegian Parliament from 1845 to 1891
- Geirulf Bugge (1862 in Mandal – 1940) a Norwegian judge & Supreme Court Justice
- Ivar An Christensen (1868 in Mandal – 1934) a ship owner, with a fleet of eleven steam ships
- Elise Sem (1870–1950) a barrister, women's activist and sports official; grew up in Manadal
- Ellen Gleditsch (1879 in Mandal – 1968) a radiochemist and Norway's second female professor
- Karen Platou (1879 in Mandal – 1950) politician, the first woman elected Member of Parliament
- Arne Askildsen (1898–1982) politician and bailiff of Mandal and Halse og Harkmark 1928–1968, except in WWII
- Asbjørn Aavik (1902 in Åvik - 1997) a Norwegian Lutheran missionary to China and writer
- Knut Aukland (1929 in Vigmostad – 2014) a Norwegian physiologist
- Ole-Johan Dahl (1931 in Mandal – 2002) Norway's foremost computer scientist
- Ludvig Hope Faye (1931–2017) a Norwegian politician, Mayor of Mandal 1972–1975.
- Ansgar Gabrielsen (born 1955 in Mandal) a Norwegian consultant and former politician
- Janne Haaland Matláry (born 1957) a political scientist, writer, politician and academic
The Arts
- Adolph Tidemand (1814 in Mandal – 1876) a romantic nationalism painter
- Olaf Isaachsen (1835 in Madal – 1893) a landscape and genre painter
- Amaldus Nielsen (1838 in Halse – 1932) "Norway's first naturalist painter"
- Gustav Vigeland (1869 in Halse og Harkmark - 1943) a Norwegian sculptor, associated with the Vigeland Sculptures in Frogner Park, Oslo and designed the Nobel Peace Prize medal
- Emanuel Vigeland (1875 in Halse og Harkmark - 1948) a multi-talented Norwegian artist
- Kjell Askildsen (born 1929 in Mandal) a writer of minimalistic short stories
- Tobias Santelmann (born 1980) a German-born Norwegian actor, grew up in Lindesnes [23]
- Helene Bøksle (born 1981 in Mandal) a Norwegian singer and actress [24]
Sport
- Per Arne Nilsen (born 1961 in Mandal) a sailor, participated at the 1984 Summer Olympics
- Bjarne Røyland (born 1971 in Mandal) a bobsledder, competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics
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- "eKlima Web Portal". Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Archived from the original on 14 June 2004.
- IMDb Database retrieved 19 November 2020
- IMDb Database retrieved 19 November 2020
External links
Media related to Lindesnes at Wikimedia Commons
The dictionary definition of Lindesnes at Wiktionary
Vest-Agder travel guide from Wikivoyage- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway (in Norwegian)
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