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22-482: The 2,704-square-kilometre (1,044 sq mi) municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 203rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,986. The municipality's population density is 1.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.9/sq mi) and its population has increased by 0.03% over the previous 10-year period. Norway's largest military garrison

44-624: A tincture of sable . The field (background) has a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used. The wolverine was chosen as a symbol for the large forests and the rich wildlife in the municipality. There is a permanent population of wolverines living in the extensive forests and mountain areas of Bardu. The motif also expresses strength and continuity. The arms were designed by Arvid Sveen . The Church of Norway has one parish ( sokn ) within Bardu Municipality. It

66-438: A little less than the land area of Puerto Rico , 8,868 square kilometres (3,424 sq mi). Although the arithmetic density is the most common way of measuring population density, several other methods have been developed to provide alternative measures of population density over a specific area. Nord-Troms og Senja District Court Nord-Troms og Senja District Court ( Norwegian : Nord-Troms og Senja tingrett )

88-652: A suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to the European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population

110-582: Is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Nord-Troms og Senja District Court and the Hålogaland Court of Appeal . The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Bardu is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayor ( Norwegian : ordfører ) of Bardu

132-659: Is a district court located in Troms , Norway . This court is based at two different courthouses which are located in Tromsø and Finnsnes . The court serves the northern and central parts of Troms which includes cases from 13 municipalities. The court in Tromsø accepts cases from the municipalities of Balsfjord , Karlsøy , Kåfjord , Lyngen , Nordreisa , Skjervøy , Storfjord , and Tromsø . The court in Finnsnes accepts cases from

154-445: Is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside the area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density

176-773: Is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

198-437: Is located at Setermoen. The military is the municipality's largest employer and more than 1,000 young soldiers perform their duty service here each year. The world's most northern zoo, Polar Park , is located in the southern part of the municipality. The municipality of Bardodalen was established in 1854 when the eastern part of the old Ibestad Municipality was separated to form the new municipality. The initial population of

220-530: Is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density

242-550: Is part of the Indre Troms prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland . Bardu Municipality is 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 is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor

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264-513: Is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore,

286-454: Is the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal council. Here is a list of people who have held this position (incomplete list): Bardu borders Lavangen Municipality and Salangen Municipality to the west, Målselv Municipality to the north, Narvik Municipality (in Nordland county) to the south, and Sweden to the east. The Barduelva river runs through

308-460: The coast, is known for its cold winters compared to the coastal areas. This is caused by mountains usually blocking the milder, coastal air from reaching the Bardu valley. In summer, however, it is usually warmer than the coastal areas. Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density ) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It

330-407: The court include death registration, issuing certain certificates, performing duties of a notary public , and officiating civil wedding ceremonies. Cases from this court are heard by a combination of professional judges and lay judges . This court was established on 26 April 2021 after the old Senja District Court and Nord-Troms District Court were merged into one court. Kvænangen Municipality

352-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

374-421: The municipalities of Bardu , Dyrøy , Målselv , Senja , and Sørreisa . The court is subordinate to the Hålogaland Court of Appeal . The court is led by a chief judge ( sorenskriver ) and several other judges. The court is a court of first instance . Its judicial duties are mainly to settle criminal cases and to resolve civil litigation as well as bankruptcy . The administration and registration tasks of

396-738: The municipality from south to north along the Bardudalen valley. The Salangsdalen valley is located along the western part of the municipality. The largest lake in the county, Altevatnet , is located in the eastern part of the municipality, near the smaller lakes Geavdnjajávri and Leinavatn . These lakes lie in and near Rohkunborri National Park . The highest point in the municipality is the 1,660.61-metre (5,448.2 ft) tall mountain Rohkunborri, also located within Rohkunborri National Park. Bardu, although not far from

418-526: The name was Bardodalen from 1854 until 1889. In 1889, the name was shortened to Bardo . On 6 January 1908, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Bardu . The root of the name is possibly a Norwegianized form of the Sámi name Beardu . The meaning of the Sámi name is probably "long and steep mountain side". The original suffix of the name, dalen means "the valley", thus

440-402: The name was "the valley of Bardo". An alternate explanation is that "Bardo" is a corruption of the old Norwegian male name Berto or Berdo ( Old Norse : Bergþórr ). The coat of arms was granted on 6 June 1980. The official blazon is " Or , a wolverine statant sable " ( Norwegian : I gull en gående svart jerv. ). This means the arms have a charge that is a wolverine which has

462-502: The new municipality was 757. The municipal borders have not changed since then, although the name was later changed to Bardu . On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed Troms og Finnmark county. Previously, it had been part of the old Troms county. On 1 January 2024, the Troms og Finnmark county was divided and the municipality once again became part of Troms county. The municipality has had several name variations since its establishment in 1854. Initially,

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484-599: The worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed

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