Moland Municipality
Moland Municipality
Moland kommune | |
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 View of Eydehavn harbour | |
 Flag | |
 Aust-Agder within Norway | |
 Moland within Aust-Agder | |
| Coordinates: 58°32′52″N 08°48′40″E / 58.54778°N 8.81111°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Aust-Agder |
| District | Østre Agder |
| Established | 1 January 1962 |
| • Preceded by | Tvedestrand, Stokken, Austre Moland, and Flosta municipalities |
| Disestablished | 1 January 1992 |
| • Succeeded by | Arendal Municipality |
| Administrative centre | Eydehavn |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (1989–1992) | Sigurd Ledaal (H) |
| Area | |
• Total | 127.1 km2 (49.1 sq mi) |
| • Rank | #370 in Norway |
| Highest elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Population (1991) | |
• Total | 8,148 |
| • Rank | #124 in Norway |
| • Density | 64.1/km2 (166/sq mi) |
| • Change (10 years) |  +10.3% |
| Demonym | Molending |
| Official language | |
| • Norwegian form | Bokmål |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-0918 |
Moland is a former municipality in the old Aust-Agder county, Norway. The 127.1-square-kilometre (49.1 sq mi) municipality existed from 1962 until its dissolution in 1992. The area is now part of Arendal Municipality in the traditional district of Østre Agder in Agder county. The administrative centre was the village of Eydehavn. Other villages in the municipality included Kilsund, Narestø, Saltrød, Brekka, Strengereid, Vatnebu, and Sagene.
Prior to its dissolution in 1992, the 127.1-square-kilometre (49.1 sq mi) municipality was the 370th largest by area out of the 448 municipalities in Norway. Moland Municipality was the 124th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 8,148. The municipality's population density was 64.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (166/sq mi) and its population had increased by 10.3% over the previous 10-year period.
General information
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1962, the following areas were merged to form the new Moland Municipality:
- all of Austre Moland Municipality (population: 1,607)
- all of Flosta Municipality (population: 1,205)
- all of Stokken Municipality (population: 2,783)
- the Strengereid area of Tvedestrand Municipality (population: 375)
On 1 January 1992, Moland Municipality was dissolved and the following areas were merged to form an enlarged Arendal Municipality:
- all of Moland Municipality (population: 8,148)
- all of Arendal Municipality (population: 12,478)
- all of Hisøy Municipality (population: 4,026)
- all of Tromøy Municipality (population: 4,711)
- all of Øyestad Municipality (population: 8,679)
Name
The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old Moland farm (Old Norse: Móðguland). The first element of the name is derived from the river Móðga. The river name comes from the Old Norse word móðigr which means "brave" or "courageous". The last element is land which means "land" or "district". Its predecessor Austre Moland Municipality had the prefix austre (which means "eastern") which was added to differentiate the place from Vestre Moland Municipality which was located a little further south along the coast of Norway, but since that municipality was dissolved, the prefix here was no longer needed.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms was granted on 7 January 1983. The official blazon is "Azure, a double chevron argent" (Norwegian: I blått en sølv dobbeltsparre). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a double chevron that looks like the letter "M". The double chevron has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The blue color in the field symbolizes the importance of the sea for this municipality which had a long and rugged coastline. The double chevron design was chosen since it looks like the letter "M", the initial letter in the name of the municipality. The three points in the "M" also refer to the three areas that formed Moland Municipality: Stokken Municipality, Flosta Municipality, and Austre Moland Municipality. The arms were designed by Oddvar André Enggav.
Churches
The Church of Norway had one parish (sokn) within Moland Municipality. At the time of the municipal dissolution, it was part of the Austre Moland prestegjeld and the Aust-Nedenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder.
| Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austre Moland | Austre Moland Church | Brekka | 1673 |
| Flosta | Flosta Church | Flosta | 1632 |
| Stokken | Stokken Church | Saltrød | 1878 |
Geography
The municipality consisted of the mainland area to the north and northeast of the town of Arendal plus the islands of Flosterøya and Tverrdalsøya. The highest point in the municipality was the 225-metre (738 ft) tall mountain Skrattereidknuten, a tripoint between Moland, Froland, and Tvedestrand municipalities.
Tvedestrand Municipality was located to the north, the Skagerrak was located to the east, Tromøy Municipality was located to the southeast, Arendal Municipality was located to the south, Øyestad Municipality was located to the southwest, and Froland Municipality was located to the west.
Government
While it existed, Moland Municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, welfare and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality was under the jurisdiction of the Nedenes District Court and the Agder Court of Appeal.
Municipal council
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Moland Municipality is made up of 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) | 15 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 3 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Note: On 1 January 1992, Moland Municipality became part of Arendal Municipality. | ||
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 16 | |
| Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 7 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 4 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 14 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 9 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 16 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 6 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 5 | |
| New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 17 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 2 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 17 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
| Party name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 18 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
| Total number of members: | 31 | |
Mayors
The mayor (Norwegian: ordfører) of Moland Municipality was the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal council. The following people have held this position:
Notable people
- Tore A. Liltved, a local politician
- Thor Lund, a local politician and mechanic
See also
References
- 1 2 Thorsnæs, Geir; Lauritzen, Per Roger, eds. (21 July 2026). "Moland". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- 1 2 Helland, Amund (1904). "Østre Moland herred". IX. Nedenes Amt. Anden del. Norges land og folk (in Norwegian). Kristiania, Norway: H. Aschehoug & Company. p. 280. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ "Målvedtak i kommunar og fylkeskommunar" (in Norwegian). Lovdata.no. 23 September 1990.
- ↑ Statistisk sentralbyrå. "Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M)" (in Norwegian).
- 1 2 Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 1951). Norges Sivile, Geistlige, Rettslige og Militære Inndeling 1. Januar 1951 (PDF). Norges Offisielle Statistikk (in Norwegian). Oslo, Norge: H. Aschehoug & Co.
- ↑ Grepstad, Jon, ed. (25 March 2025). "Nikolai Schei". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ Hansen, Tore; Thorsnæs, Geir, eds. (27 May 2024). "kommuneinndelingen i Norge". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- 1 2 Jukvam, Dag (1999). "Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Statistisk sentralbyrå. ISBN 9788253746845.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link) - ↑ Rygh, Oluf (1905). Norske gaardnavne: Nedenes amt (in Norwegian) (8 ed.). Kristiania, Norge: W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri. p. 87.
- ↑ "Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen". Heraldry of the World. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ↑ "Moland, Arendal, Aust-Agder (Norway)". Flags of the World. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ↑ "Godkjenning av våpen og flagg". Lovdata.no (in Norwegian). Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet. 7 January 1983. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ↑ Hansen, Tore; Vabo, Signy Irene, eds. (25 November 2024). "kommunestyre". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ↑ "Kommunestyrevalget 1987" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1988. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunestyrevalget 1983" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1984. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunestyrevalget 1979" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1979. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunevalgene 1975" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1977. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunevalgene 1972" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1973. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunevalgene 1967" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1967. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ "Kommunevalgene 1963" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1964. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ↑ Fiva, Jon H; Sørensen, Rune J.; Vøllo, Reidar, eds. (2024). "Local Candidate Dataset" (PDF).
- 1 2 "Lund, Thor (1921-1999)" (in Norwegian). Stortinget. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ↑ "Liltved, Tore A. (1939-2004)" (in Norwegian). Stortinget. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
External links
- 1970 census and map of the municipality (page 29) (in Norwegian)
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