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34-452: At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 693-square-kilometre (268 sq mi) municipality was the 163rd largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Flora was the 96th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 11,988. The municipality's population density was18.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (48/sq mi), and its population had increased by 5.1% over

68-483: A garden. The Saga says that the Viking King Eirik Blodøks grew up here, hence the name. It contains a museum with old farming tools. Fjord horses are bred and trained here. Norway's westernmost art gallery is housed in a restored fishing building. Regular painting and drawing courses are held. Trollhola, a prehistoric cave , is located on the island of Askrova . The main cavern

102-563: 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. Kinn (former municipality) Kinn is a former municipality in the Sunnfjord district of Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway . The parish of Kinn has existed for centuries and in 1838,

136-447: Is " Gules , three herrings bendwise argent " ( Norwegian : På raud botn tre sølv sildar i skrå-stilling ). This means the arms have a red field (background) and the charge is a set of three diagonal herring . The charge 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 three herrings are a symbol for the great local importance of herring fishing for

170-511: 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 a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to

204-454: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It 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

238-507: 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, 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

272-628: Is located in the museum. The waters around Florø are dangerous and exposed. Three lighthouses were built in the fairways to the town at an early date. Two of them, Stabben Lighthouse and Kvanhovden Lighthouse are now automated and unmanned. The third and largest, Ytterøyane Lighthouse , is still manned. There are many shallow areas in the waters west of Florø. Several shipwrecks are located beneath these waters, which attract divers. Local sport teams include Florø TIF and Florø SK . Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

306-463: Is probably derived from a Germanic root word, flōraz , meaning "flat ground". Another possibility for the meaning of the name is that it is derived from the word flóð which means " flood " or "deluge". A common misunderstanding is that the name Florø includes the Danish word ø which means "island" as a suffix that was attached to the farm name Flora . Although not true, it almost led to

340-513: Is the size of a cathedral , has several passages leading from it. The highest point of the island, 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, provides a view of the archipelago . In Ausevika, which is 41 kilometres (25 mi) south of Florø , lies one of the largest rock carving sites in Norway. The site has over 300 carvings depicting both animal and human figures, some of which are 3,000 years old. The Coastal Museum in Sogn og Fjordane county

374-654: 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 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

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408-599: The lectern is the only preserved example of its kind in Scandinavia . Every year during the third weekend in June, the Kinna Pageant is an historical play about love, hate, fidelity and loyalty to the church and humankind. About 150 actors take part, and audiences of several thousand tourists visit the island to watch the play. Svanøya is the southernmost and greenest island in the district of Flora. The island

442-452: The parish ) is named after the old Kinn farm ( Old Norse : Kinn ) on the island of Kinn since the first Kinn Church was built there. The name is identical to the word kinn which means " cheek ", referring to the steep slope of a mountain on the island. Historically, the island's name was spelled Kind . During its existence, this municipality was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor

476-998: 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 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

510-547: 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)

544-492: The development and economy of Flora. The arms were designed by Hallvard Trætteberg . The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. The old municipality of Kinn was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The original municipality was identical to the Kinn parish ( prestegjeld ) with the sub-parishes ( sokn ) of Bru , Kinn , and Bremanger . On 3 January 1861,

578-561: The final municipal council was as follows: The mayors of Flora: Flora is located in the western central part of Sogn og Fjordane county. To the west, it is bordered by the North Sea , to the north it is bordered by Bremanger Municipality , to the east by Gloppen Municipality , and to the south by Naustdal Municipality and Askvoll Municipality . Flora includes many islands, including Reksta , Askrova , Svanøya , Skorpa , Fanøya , Hovden , and Kinn . The municipality also includes

612-535: The large lakes of Endestadvatnet , Lykkjebøvatnet, and Vassetevatnet. The Norddalsfjorden runs through the northern part of the municipality, and it is crossed by the Norddalsfjord Bridge . Off the coast is the grassy island of Kinn . The area around Kinn was the central herring area in Norway for the most part of the 19th century. At the height, there lived approximately 15,000 people on Kinn and

646-461: The large parish was established as a municipality that existed from then until 1964. The municipality was centered around the island of Kinn where the main Kinn Church is located. The municipality encompassed most of the southern part of the present-day municipality of Kinn (same name, different borders) as well as parts of Askvoll (in the south) and the southwestern part of Bremanger (in

680-460: The last decade. The municipality stretched from inner fjords where the mountains ascend to the Ålfotbreen glacier , to the outermost islands off the mainland coast. The town at its centre had industries that developed continuously. Trade and industry in Flora were mainly fishing industry, shipyards , and supply for the oil and gas industry in the North Sea . The municipality is named after

714-436: The north). Upon its dissolution in 1964, it covered 159 square kilometres (61 sq mi). On 1 January 2020, the old Kinn name was brought back into use when the municipalities of Flora, Norway and Vågsøy merged, creating a new Kinn Municipality . The parish of Kinn was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). On 3 January 1861, the village of Florø (population: 846)

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748-400: The old Flora farm ( Old Norse : Flóra ) on the island of Brandsøya, near where the town of Florø was built in 1860. The meaning of the name is somewhat uncertain with a couple of different likely possibilities. The old name, is the accusative case / genitive case of the word flórr which means " floor ", from which the names Florø and Florelandet are derived. This Old Norse word

782-559: The only non-contiguous municipality in Norway. The Church of Norway had four parishes ( sokn ) within the municipality of Flora. It was part of the Sunnfjord prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin . While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, unemployment , social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads . During its existence, this municipality

816-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density 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

850-529: The split, Kinn was left with 4,679 inhabitants. On 1 January 1923, Kinn was split into three separate municipalities: During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee . On 1 January 1964, a merger took place which reunited most of the old municipality of Kinn. Before the merger Kinn had a population of 3,567. The new municipality was called Flora , and it included: The municipality (originally

884-411: The split, Kinn was left with 4,679 inhabitants. On 1 January 1923, the municipality of Kinn was divided into three separate municipalities: the western (island) area was Kinn (population: 2,508); the central (mostly mainland) area was Bru (population: 1,560); and the southeasternmost inland area was Eikefjord (population: 929). During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to

918-458: The surrounding islands in the herring season. Today, there are 15 inhabitants on Kinn. On the island of Kinn, on the edge of the ocean lies the historic Kinn Church from the 12th century. The church, built in Romanesque style , is the oldest church in the Sunnfjord region. It has long been associated with the legend of St. Sunniva . The church choir is the oldest part of the church, and

952-421: The town being renamed Florøy in the 1930s. The coat of arms was granted on 19 February 1960 for the town of Florø . A few years later on 1 January 1964, the new Flora Municipality was created, including the town of Florø. On 6 October 1967, the old arms of Florø were granted as the arms for Flora Municipality. These arms were in use until 1 January 2020 when the municipality was dissolved. The official blazon

986-421: The village area of Florø (population: 846) was incorporated as a ladested (port town) by royal decree, which removed it from the rural municipality of Kinn. This left Kinn with 6,531 residents. In 1864, the northern district of the municipality was separated from the Kinn parish and became the new parish of Bremanger . Then, on 1 January 1866, Bremanger (population: 1,852) became a separate municipality. After

1020-425: The work of the Schei Committee . On 1 January 1964, the new municipality of Flora was created upon the merger of the following areas: After the merger, the new municipality of Flora had a total of 7,715 residents. On 1 January 2020, Flora was merged with most of the old Vågsøy Municipality to form a new Kinn Municipality . This non-contiguous municipality is separated by the municipality of Bremanger , making it

1054-489: Was established as a ladested (port town) and it was therefore separated from the municipality of Kinn to become a municipality of its own. This left 6,531 residents in Kinn. Then on 1 January 1866, the northern district of Kinn on the islands of Bremangerlandet and Frøya and the mainland area surrounding the Gulen Fjord (population: 1,852) was separated from Kinn to form the separate municipality of Bremanger . After

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1088-519: Was established in 1980. The aim was to concentrate on coastal nature and culture both past and present. Old boat houses and domestic dwellings were moved from various places in the district and re-erected in Florø near the museum . The 250-year old Holmedalsjekta (coastal freighter ) is Norway's oldest non-Viking ship. A large exhibition on North Sea oil , Snorreankeret , based on the Snorre platform

1122-535: 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 Sogn og Fjordane District Court and the Gulating Court of Appeal . The municipal council ( Kommunestyre ) of Flora was made up of 31 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of

1156-512: Was the district's most important trade centre last century, and exports and shipping were major activities. A stone cross memorial commemorating King Olav the Holy and a sacrificial site from the Viking Age can be found here. The Svanøy Estate is an old seat of nobility from 1685. It includes 62 acres (250,000 m) of cultivated land and 30 acres (120,000 m) of woodland, as well as

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