Tolga is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Tolga. The municipality is bordered in the east by the municipality of Tynset, in the south by Rendalen, and in the east by Engerdal and Os, all in Innlandet county.
Tolga kommune | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Flag  Coat of arms  Innlandet within Norway | |
 Tolga within Innlandet | |
| Coordinates: 62°24′5″N 11°1′20″E / 62.40139°N 11.02222°ECoordinates: 62°24′5″N 11°1′20″E / 62.40139°N 11.02222°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Innlandet |
| District | Østerdalen |
| Established | 1 Jan 1838 |
| • Created as | Formannskapsdistrikt |
| Disestablished | 1 Jan 1966 |
| • Succeeded by | Tolga-Os Municipality |
| Re-established | 1 Jan 1976 |
| • Preceded by | Tolga-Os Municipality |
| Administrative centre | Tolga |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019) | Bjørnar Tollan Jordet (SV) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,122.61 km2 (433.44 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1,097.27 km2 (423.66 sq mi) |
| • Water | 25.34 km2 (9.78 sq mi) 2.3% |
| • Rank | #99 in Norway |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 1,551 |
| • Rank | #300 in Norway |
| • Density | 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| • Change (10 years) |  −7.7% |
| Demonym | Tolging[1] |
| Official language | |
| • Norwegian form | Neutral |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-3426 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1,123-square-kilometre (434 sq mi) municipality is the 99th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Tolga is the 300th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,551. The municipality's population density is 1.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.6/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 7.7% over the previous 10-year period.[3][4]
General informationEdit
The parish of Tolgen was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). On 1 January 1911, the new municipality of Engerdal was established. The southeastern portion of Tolga (population: 201) was separated from Tolga and merged with portions of neighboring Øvre Rendal, Ytre Rendal, and Trysil to create this new municipality. On 1 July 1926, the northern parish of Os (population: 1,936) was separated to become the new municipality of Os. This left Tolga with 1,917 residents. In 1927, a small part of Tolga (population: 18) was transferred to the neighboring municipality of Os.[5]
During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1966, the neighboring municipalities of Tolga (population: 1,944) and Os (population: 2,015) were merged to form the new municipality of Tolga-Os. This merger was not well received by the residents and soon after the merger, they began working towards separating once again. On 1 January 1976, the municipality of Tolga-Os was divided into the municipalities of Tolga (population: 1,865) and Os (population: 1,859), using their historic borders from before 1966.[5]
NameEdit
The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old "Tolga" farm because the first Tolga Church was built here (in 1688). The farm is named after the small Tolga river, and the river name is probably derived from the word toll, which means '(young) pine (tree)'. Prior to 1918, the name used the older spelling of Tolgen.[6]
Coat of armsEdit
The coat of arms was granted on 14 July 1989. The arms show a gold bell on a red background. Tolga was home to the smeltehytte (a smelting hut) from 1666 to 1871. The bell represents the old bell in the town square at the center of the village of Tolga. The smeltery was important because of the prevalence of mining in the area.[7][8]
ChurchesEdit
The Church of Norway has four parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Tolga. It is part of the Nord-Østerdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.
| Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodalen | Hodalen Church | Hodalen | 1934 |
| Holøydalen | Holøydalen Church | Øversjødalen | 1908 |
| Tolga | Tolga Church | Tolga | 1840 |
| Vingelen | Vingelen Church | Vingelen | 1880 |
GovernmentEdit
All municipalities in Norway, including Tolga, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elects a mayor.[9] The municipality falls under the Østre Innlandet District Court and the Eidsivating Court of Appeal.
Municipal councilEdit
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Tolga is made up of 15 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the council is as follows:
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 5 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 15 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 7 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 15 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 4 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 15 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 3 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 15 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 15 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 8 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 FFFF | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 10 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 10 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 10 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 1 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 9 | |
| Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 9 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 6 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 11 | |
| Free Voters (Frie Velgere) | 5 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Note: On 1 January 1976, the municipality of Tolga-Os was divided into the two municipalities of Tolga and Os. | ||
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 10 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Note: On 1 January 1966, the neighboring municipalities of Tolga and Os were merged to form the new municipality of Tolga-Os. | ||
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 10 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 10 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 11 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 11 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 4 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 6 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) | 9 | |
| Liberal Party (Venstre) | 1 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945. | ||
MayorEdit
The mayors of Tolga (incomplete list):
- 2019–present: Bjørnar Tollan Jordet (SV)
- 2011–2019: Ragnhild Aashaug (Sp)
- 2007–2011: Erling Aas-Eng (Sp)
- 1999–2007: Marit Gilleberg (Ap)
- 1986–1999: Lars Buttingsrud (Sp)
- 1985–1986: Jon Vingelen (Sp)
- 1976–1985: Anders Johnsgård (Sp)
GeographyEdit
Tolga lies in the northeastern part of Innlandet county. The river Glåma runs through the municipality. The mountains Håmmålsfjellet and Elgspiggen both lie on the municipal boundaries. The lake Langsjøen is located just south of the village of Øversjødalen in the southeastern part of the municipality.
Notable peopleEdit
- Kaleb Nytrøen (1905 in Tolga – 1994) a police officer, helped develop the Norwegian Police Security Service
- Egil Storbekken (1911 in Tolga – 2002) a folk musician and composer
- Arnljot Eggen (1923 in Tolga – 2009) a journalist and teacher; wrote poetry, plays and children's books
- Olav Jordet (born 1939 in Tolga) a former Norwegian biathlete, bronze medallist at the 1964 Summer Olympics and team silver medallist in the 1968 Summer Olympics
- Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (born 1954) a Norwegian musician and composer, based in Tolga
- Tone Hulbækmo (born 1957 in Tolga) a Norwegian singer and musician
- Olav Viksmo-Slettan (born 1965 in Tolga) a Norwegian radio and TV reporter for the NBC
- Hans Hulbækmo (born 1989 in Tolga) a composer and musician on drums and percussion
- Alf Hulbækmo (born 1992 in Tolga) a composer, singer and musician on piano, keyboards, harmonica and saxophone
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Navn på steder og personer: Innbyggjarnamn" (in Norwegian). Språkrådet.
- ^ "Forskrift om målvedtak i kommunar og fylkeskommunar" (in Norwegian). Lovdata.no.
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå. "Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M)" (in Norwegian).
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå. "09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M)" (in Norwegian).
- ^ a b Jukvam, Dag (1999). "Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Statistisk sentralbyrå.
- ^ Rygh, Oluf (1900). Norske gaardnavne: Hedmarkens amt (in Norwegian) (3 ed.). Kristiania, Norge: W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri. p. 412.
- ^ "Fakta om kommunen" (in Norwegian). Tolga kommune. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
- ^ "Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen". Heraldry of the World. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Hansen, Tore, ed. (12 May 2016). "kommunestyre". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2019 - Innlandet". Valg Direktoratet. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2015 - Hedmark". Valg Direktoratet.
- ^ a b c d "Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M)" (in Norwegian). Statistics Norway.
- ^ "Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Innlandet". Valg Direktoratet.
- ^ "Kommunestyrevalget 1995" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1996.
- ^ "Kommunestyrevalget 1991" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1993.
- ^ "Kommunestyrevalget 1987" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1988.
- ^ "Kommunestyrevalget 1983" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo-Kongsvinger: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1984.
- ^ "Kommunestyrevalget 1979" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1979.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene 1975" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1977.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene 1963" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1964.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1960.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1957.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1952.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1948.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1947.
- ^ "Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Statistisk sentralbyrå. 1938.
External linksEdit
Media related to Tolga at Wikimedia Commons
The dictionary definition of Tolga at Wiktionary- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway (in Norwegian)
- Weather forecast for Haugan in Tolga
