This is a list of urban areas in Norway by population, with population numbers as of 1 January 2024.
Statistics Norway, the governmental organisation with the task of measuring the Norwegian population, uses the term tettsted (literally "dense place"; meaning urban settlement or urban area), which is defined as a continuous built-up area with a maximum distance of 50 metres (160 ft) between residences unless a greater distance is caused by public areas, cemeteries or similar reasons. The continuously built-up areas in Norway (urban areas) with the highest population are:[1]
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See also
- List of municipalities of Norway
- Metropolitan regions of Norway
- List of urban areas in Sweden by population
- List of urban areas in Denmark by population
- List of urban areas in the Nordic countries
- List of urban areas in Finland by population
- List of cities and towns in Iceland
- Largest metropolitan areas in the Nordic countries
- List of metropolitan areas in Sweden
References and notes
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2024). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighboring Øvre Eiker Municipality, Lier Municipality and Asker Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Vestby Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Karmøy Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Grimstad Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Ringsaker Municipality and Stange Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Ås Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Ullensaker Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighbouring Kristiansand Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighboring Klepp Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighboring Sandnes Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighboring Trondheim Municipality.
- ^ Also includes parts of the neighboring Øvre Eiker Municipality.