Place:Randaberg, Rogaland, Norway

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NameRandaberg
Alt namesRandebergsource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeMunicipality
Located inRogaland, Norway
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Randaberg is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Jæren, at the northern end of the Stavanger Peninsula. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Randaberg.

Randaberg is located just north of the city of Stavanger. It is the northernmost conurbation of the Stavanger/Sandnes area, one of the largest urban areas in the country. The Byfjord Tunnel connects the islands of Stavanger Municipality to the east with the mainland of Randaberg. The Rogfast tunnel is going to be built from Randaberg, under the Boknafjorden, to the north side of the fjord as well as to the island of Kvitsøy.

The municipality is the 350th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Randaberg is the 100th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 11,221. The municipality's population density is and its population has increased by 12.2% over the previous 10-year period.

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