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25-472: The 1,548-square-kilometre (598 sq mi) municipality is the 53rd largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Verdal is the 81st most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 15,002. The municipality's population density is 10.2 inhabitants per square kilometre (26/sq mi) and its population has increased by 3.2% over the previous 10-year period. The municipality of Værdalen

50-404: 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. The Saint Olav Drama Saint Olav Drama ( Norwegian : Spelet om Heilag Olav )

75-592: A particular route around the town centre. This is not only positive, as they do show some general disregard for common laws and regulations. People living in the town center are at times bothered by noise, usually music being played at high volumes from their cars. Verdal is the location of the Stiklestad National Cultural Centre. The Saint Olav Drama appears here on an open stage every year in July. The play centers on events leading up to

100-511: 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

125-454: 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

150-773: Is also known as one of the great "Lotto-bygds" of Norway (Small places with high a concentration of lottery wins in the national game of Lotto). European route E6 runs north and south through Verdalsøra , connecting the municipality with Steinkjer to the north and Levanger to the south. The Nordland Line also runs north and south through the municipality. There are two stations in Verdal: Verdal Station in Verdalsøra and Bergsgrav Station in Vinne . Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

175-608: Is an outdoor theatre performance played every end of July in Stiklestad in Verdal , Norway . The play commemorates the Battle of Stiklestad that took place in the year 1030, and which resulted in death of King Olaf II of Norway . In the aftermath of his death, King Olaf would later be canonized as Saint Olaf ( Heilag Olav ), patron saint of Norway. The play explores the transition process between traditional pagan customs and

200-507: 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

225-624: Is based on a cross shown in a large painting in the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim , in which the death of King Olav Haraldsson (Saint Olaf) is shown. He died in the Battle of Stiklestad , the site of which is in Verdal municipality. In the painting, he holds a shield with this cross design. To commemorate the battle, the cross was taken as arms for the municipality. The arms were designed by Hallvard Trætteberg . The municipal flag has

250-552: Is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Trøndelag District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal . The municipal council ( Kommunestyre ) of Verdal is made up of 35 representatives that are elected to four-year terms. The tables below show

275-438: Is the genitive case of the river name Ver (now called Verdalselva ). The meaning of the river name is probably "the quiet one". The last element is dalr which means " valley " or "dale". Historically, the name of the municipality was spelled Værdalen . On 3 November 1917, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Verdal , removing the definite form ending -en . The coat of arms

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300-654: 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

325-671: The Battle of Stiklestad. Verdal is centered on the Verdal valley. The river Verdalselva runs through the valley into the Trondheimsfjord at Verdalsøra . The rivers Helgåa and Inna join at Vuku to form the Verdalselva. The lake Veresvatnet flows into the river Helgåa and the lake Innsvatnet flows into the river Inna. The large lake Leksdalsvatnet lies on the Verdal- Steinkjer border. The southern tip of

350-998: 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

375-402: The battle. Olavsstøtta, a memorial pillar dedicated to St. Olaf, was erected in 1807 to commemorate the Battle of Stiklestad. Early on the night of 19 May 1893, the most deadly landslide in modern Norwegian history, known as Verdalsraset , took place in Verdal. It killed 116 people and at least 500 animals when approximately 100 farms were swept away. A wet winter and several spring floods in

400-429: The current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayors ( Norwegian : ordfører ) of Verdal: Offshore industry ( Aker Verdal ) and agriculture are two of the most important parts of Verdal's economy. Despite its small size, Verdal is a municipality with great personality and cultural integrity. After several lottery grand prizes were received by some lucky inhabitants of Verdal, it

425-547: 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)

450-626: The introduction of Christianity into Norway . The play draws on historic events mentioned in Heimskringla written by Snorri Sturlson . The play features other historical Norwegian figures, including Rögnvald Brusason and Thorir Hund . Saint Olav Drama was written by Olav Gullvåg , with music composed by Paul Okkenhaug (1908-1975). It has been staged every year since 1954. Among featured directors have been Norwegian stage producer Stein Winge . In Norwegian This article on

475-551: The large Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park lies in the northeastern part of Verdal. Rinnleiret is a beach area along the Levanger -Verdal border in the west. Verdal is situated along the innermost part of Trondheimsfjord and has a humid continental climate (Dfb) with mild winters for this climate. Using the −3 °C (27 °F) winter threshold as in the original Köppen climate classification , Verdal has an oceanic climate (Cfb). The all-time high 33 °C (91 °F)

500-439: The river made the quick clay under the topsoil in a large area of the valley turn into a fluid. The slide moved about 60,000,000 m (78,000,000 cu yd) of clay, completely reshaping the topography of the area, including moving the course of the river. This culture is known for young people interested in cars, spending most of their time improving, enhancing, and styling their cars, and then driving them for display on

525-638: The same design as the coat of arms. The Church of Norway has four parishes ( sokn ) within the municipality of Verdal. It is part of the Sør-Innherad prosti ( deanery ) in the Diocese of Nidaros . The most famous battle in Norwegian history, the Battle of Stiklestad , took place at Stiklestad in Verdal in the year 1030. The Stiklestad Church was built afterwards at the place where King Olav Haraldsson , later redesigned as St. Olaf, died during

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550-443: 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

575-511: Was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). It is one of very few municipalities in Norway with unchanged borders since that date, although the spelling of the name was modified to Verdal . On 1 January 2018, the municipality switched from the old Nord-Trøndelag county to the new Trøndelag county. The municipality (originally the parish ) is named after the Verdalen valley ( Old Norse : Veradalr ). The first element

600-403: Was granted on 15 December 1972. The official blazon is " Gules , a cross cleché Or " ( Norwegian : På rød bunn et gull kors, utbøyd og tilspisset ). This means the arms have a red field (background) and the charge is a cross with a cleché design. The cross 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 design

625-538: Was recorded in July 2018. The all-time low −26.4 °C (−16 °F) was set in January 1987. The average date for first overnight freeze (below 0 °C (32 °F)) in autumn is October 6 (1981-2010 average). Verdal 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

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