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28-586: The municipality includes all of the island of Senja , the smaller surrounding islands, and part of the mainland between the Gisundet strait and the Malangen fjord . The 1,946-square-kilometre (751 sq mi) municipality is the 40th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Senja is the 83rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 14,894. The municipality's population density

56-401: A Proto-Norse form of the word Sandijōn meaning "(area) of sand" or "sandy island". The coat of arms was approved for use starting on 1 January 2020. The blazon is " Azure , northern lights vert over mountain peaks argent to sinister " ( Norwegian : I mørkeblått grønt nordlys oppe og sølv fjell nede heraldisk venstre ). This means the arms have a dark blue field (background) and

84-520: A land border with Målselv Municipality and Sørreisa Municipality. Climate data from the village of Gibostad on the eastern shore of the island, facing the mainland during the base period of 1961–1990. The western side of the island, facing the Norwegian Sea, will have slightly milder but more windy winters. Among the sights of the island are Ånderdalen National Park with coastal pine forests and mountains, traditional fishing communities, and

112-555: 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 Senja is made up of 45 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 Senja

140-485: Is 87.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (227/sq mi) and its population has increased by 0.2% over the previous 10-year period. In March 2017, the Parliament of Norway voted to merge the municipalities of Berg , Lenvik , Torsken , and Tranøy . The new municipality was established on 1 January 2020 as Senja Municipality ( Norwegian : Senja kommune ). On 1 January 2024, the large Troms og Finnmark county

168-599: Is mentioned in David Armine Howarth 's World War II book, and true story, We Die Alone: A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance . It has a namesake island in the MMORPG Tibia . The Norwegian musician Moddi comes from the island and his music is said to have been influenced by its beauty. The Norwegian musician Biosphere lives in Senja (as of 2018-19) and his 2019 album The Senja Recordings , which

196-507: Is often referred to as "Norway in miniature", as the island's diverse scenery reflects almost the entire span of Norwegian natural geography. Senja is known domestically for its scenery and is marketed as a tourist attraction. Laukhella is near Silsand on Senja island, facing the mainland towards the east. The Eastern part of Senja has an atypical boreal climate , as the wettest season is autumn and winter, and winters are also milder than typical for this climate. The western part of Senja facing

224-645: Is the second largest island in Norway (outside of the Svalbard archipelago). It has a wild, mountainous outer (western) side facing the Atlantic, and a mild and lush inner (eastern) side. The island is located entirely within Senja Municipality , which was established on 1 January 2020. The island of Senja had 7,864 inhabitants as of 1 January 2017. Most of the residents live along the eastern coast of

252-518: 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: Senja Municipality is located along the Troms county coast. The municipality encompasses the whole island of Senja , plus some smaller areas on the mainland around the Gisundet strait and the around the Rossfjordvatnet lake. The island is connected to

280-468: The Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland . Senja 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 is indirectly elected by

308-509: The Gisund Bridge as a ferry-free road connection to the mainland across Gisundet to the town of Finnsnes . The town serves as a trading center for the entire Mid-Troms region, including the island of Senja. The island is also connected with the other towns in the county. At Lysnes on northern Senja is a fast boat connection with the city of Tromsø , a trip that takes about 50 minutes. From the villages of Flakstadvåg and Skrolsvik on

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336-475: The Nergård Group at Senjahopen and Brødrene Karlsen at Husøy . Skaland has some graphite mining . Another important industry is ArtNord and Tromspotet at Silsand, which specializes in potato and potato products. Sollia has a stair factory and the world's northernmost fibreglass insulation factory, Nicopan AS, which has customers throughout Norway, and exports abroad. The residents of Senja have

364-616: The Senja Troll , the world's largest troll . There are several small museums documenting local history, among these the Halibut Museum ("Kveitmuseet") in Skrolsvik . Senja (island) Senja   ( Norwegian ) or Sážžá   ( Northern Sami ) is an island in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway in northern Europe . With an area of 1,586.3 square kilometres (612.5 sq mi), it

392-585: The charge is the green northern lights above some mountain peaks. The mountain peaks have a tincture of argent which means they are commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The mountain peak is a depiction of the Okshornan mountain. The Church of Norway has four parishes ( sokn ) within Senja Municipality. It is part of the Senja prosti ( deanery ) in

420-480: The Norwegian Sea has a more subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) like the Hekkingen lighthouse. Hekkingen island in Senja municipality is closer to the open sea, has milder winters, and has a subpolar oceanic climate like western Senja. Older climate data from the village Gibostad on the eastern shore of the island; facing the mainland, during 1961-1990. Naturally, the fishing industry is dominant on Senja, notably

448-406: The closest town, located on the mainland, just east of the island. Senja is connected to the mainland by the Gisund Bridge . Historically, Senja was divided between Lenvik Municipality (part of which is on the mainland), Berg , Torsken Municipality , and Tranøy Municipality , but on 1 January 2020, the four municipalities were merged into Senja Municipality . The northern coasts of Senja face

476-597: The east, the Solbergfjorden to the southeast, the Vågsfjorden to the south, and the Andfjorden to the west. Ånderdalen National Park is located in the southern part of the island. The Old Norse form of the name is believed to have been Senja or perhaps Sændja . The meaning of the name is unknown, but it might be related to the verb sundra , which means to "tear" or "split apart", possibly because

504-458: The island to Torsken and Gryllefjord . From Silsand , Norwegian County Road 861 goes north along Gisundet to Gibostad and northern Senja. Norwegian County Road 860 goes from Stonglandseidet to Silsand, Norwegian County Road 862 goes from Straumsbotn, via Senjahopen to Botnhamn . In March 2017, the Parliament of Norway voted to merge Berg , Torsken Municipality , Lenvik Municipality , and Tranøy Municipality . The new municipality

532-597: The island, with Silsand being the largest urban area on the island. The fishing village of Gryllefjord on the west coast has a summer-only ferry connection to the nearby island of Andøya : the Andenes–Gryllefjord Ferry . The island sits northeast of the Vesterålen archipelago , surrounded by the Norwegian Sea to the northwest, the Malangen fjord to the northeast, the Gisundet strait to

560-405: The mainland by the Gisund Bridge . The northern coasts of the island of Senja faces the open sea, the western coast faces the islands of Andøya and Krøttøya , the southern coast faces the islands of Andørja and Dyrøya . On the western coast, steep and rugged mountains rise straight from the sea, with some fishing villages (like Gryllefjord , Husøy ) tucked into the small lowland areas between

588-762: The mountains and the sea. The eastern and southern parts of the island are milder, with rounder mountains, forests, rivers and agriculture land. The highest point in the municipality is the 1,202.4-metre (3,945 ft) tall mountain Vassbruntinden which lies on the border of Senja Municipality and Målselv Municipality . The municipality is located to the southwest of Tromsø Municipality ; west of Balsfjord Municipality ; northwest of Målselv Municipality ; north of Sørreisa Municipality , Dyrøy Municipality , and Ibestad Municipality ; and east of Harstad Municipality and Andøy Municipality . All of these neighboring municipalities are separated from Senja by water except for

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616-480: The open sea, the western coast faces the islands of Andøya and Krøttøya , and the southern coast faces the islands of Andørja and Dyrøya , Tromwestern coast, steep and rugged mountains rise straight from the sea, with some fishing villages (like Gryllefjord and Husøy ) tucked into the small lowland areas between the mountains and the sea. The eastern and southern parts of the island are milder, with rounder mountains, forests, rivers, and agricultural land. Senja

644-420: The sights of the island are Ånderdalen National Park , with coastal pine forests and mountains, traditional fishing communities, and previously the Senja Troll , the world's largest troll statue (which burned down 28 March 2019). The southern part of the island is the site of a number of small museums documenting local history, notably the Halibut Museum ("Kveitmuseet") in Skrolsvik . The island of Senja

672-435: The west and south sides of the island, there are also ferries to the town of Harstad to the south. During the summer there is a ferry between northern Senja and the island of Kvaløya , between southern Senja and Harstad, and between Gryllefjord and Andenes . Senja has four main roads. The main road is Norwegian County Road 86 which crosses the Gisund Bridge from Finnsnes, Sørreisa , and Bardufoss . It extends across

700-406: The west coast of the island is torn and split by numerous small fjords. It might also be derived from a Proto-Norse form of the word Sandijōn , meaning "(area) of sand" or "sandy island". The Northern Sámi name Sážžá is likely a loanword from Norwegian, from an earlier form * Sanja- or * Sandjan . The island of Senja is located along the Troms county coastline with Finnsnes as

728-409: Was divided and the municipality became part of the newly re-created Troms county. The Old Norse form of the name must also have been Senja or perhaps Sændja . The meaning of the name is unknown, but it might be related to the verb sundra which means to "tear" or "split apart", possibly because the west coast of the island is torn and split by numerous small fjords. It might also be derived from

756-412: Was established on 1 January 2020 as Senja Municipality ( Norwegian : Senja kommune ). It is located in the traditional district of Hålogaland . The administrative centre of the municipality became the town of Finnsnes . The municipality includes all of the islands of Senja, the smaller surrounding islands, and part of the mainland between the Gisundet strait and the Malangen fjord . Among

784-459: Was recorded in Senja, refers to several places in Senja (Bergsbotn, Steinfjord, etc.). Gisundet Gisundet is a strait in Senja Municipality in Troms county, Norway . The 35-kilometre (22 mi) long strait separates the island of Senja from the mainland. The strait flows into the Malangen fjord in the north and into the Finnfjorden (and later the Solbergfjorden ) in

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