Stavanger/Sandnes

Stavanger/Sandnes is the third largest urban area in Norway. It consists of the densely built-up areas in the municipalities of Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, and Randaberg, most of which are located on the Stavanger Peninsula, its surrounding islands, and the mainland south of the peninsula. Stavanger/Sandnes is the central part of the Stavanger Region.

Stavanger/Sandnes
Urban area
The red areas are included in Stavanger/Sandnes
Coordinates: 58°57′54″N 05°43′04″E
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyRogaland
DistrictJæren
Area
 • Total73.2 km2 (28.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)[1]
 • Total210,874
 • Density2,881/km2 (7,460/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)

On 1 January 2015, the 73.2-square-kilometre (28.3 sq mi) urban area had a population of 210,874. This gives the urban area a population density of 2,881 inhabitants per square kilometre (7,460/sq mi).[1] The area has had a big growth in population, and is one of the fastest growing urban areas in Norway. It is expected that larger portions of Sola municipality will grow together with the urban area in the future.

Population
Population by municipality[1]
NamePopulation in this urban areaTotal municipal population
Stavanger129,300132,102
Sandnes58,69473,624
Sola13,84625,708
Randaberg9,03410,556

References
  1. Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2015). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
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