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Bjarkøy is a former municipality in Troms county, Norway. The 73.6-square-kilometre (28.4 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until it was merged with Harstad Municipality on 1 January 2013. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Nergården on the island of Bjarkøya. The island municipality was spread across several islands: Bjarkøya, Sandsøya, Grytøya (northern half), Krøttøya, and many smaller ones. Originally, the municipality also included the southwestern part of the large island of Senja.
Bjarkøy kommune
Bjarkedjo suohkan | |
|---|---|
Former municipality | |
 Coat of arms  Troms within Norway | |
 Bjarkøy within Troms | |
| Coordinates: 68°59′55″N 16°29′53″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Central Hålogaland |
| Established | 1 Jan 1838 |
| • Created as | Formannskapsdistrikt |
| Disestablished | 1 Jan 2013 |
| • Succeeded by | Harstad Municipality |
| Administrative centre | Nergården |
| Area (upon dissolution) | |
| • Total | 73.61 km2 (28.42 sq mi) |
| • Land | 73.44 km2 (28.36 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi) 0.2% |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 455 |
| • Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bjarkøyværing[1] |
| Official language | |
| • Norwegian form | Neutral |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-1915 |
One of the reasons why Bjarkøy merged with Harstad in 2013 was due to the promised funding of the Bjarkøy Fixed Link project. It would link the main islands of Bjarkøy together with a bridge and undersea road tunnel enabling residents to drive further which would drastically shorten the ferry ride to Harstad.
General information
The prestegjeld (church parish) of Sand was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). The name was later changed to Bjarkøy. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964, the southernmost part of the island of Senja (the Senjehesten peninsula) and the Lemmingsvær island (total population of the two locations: 480) was transferred from Bjarkøy to Tranøy Municipality.[3] On 1 January 2013, Bjarkøy Municipality was merged with Harstad Municipality to the south, forming a new, larger municipality called Harstad.
Name
The municipality was named after the island of Bjarkøya (Old Norse: Bjarkarey). The first element is the genitive case of bjørk which means "birch" and the last element is øy which means "island". (The name of the island, since it is an old trading place, is perhaps inspired by the name of the old and well-known town of Birka in Sweden, which has the same meaning).[4][5]
Prior to 1887, the municipality was called Sand after the name of the church site on the nearby island of Sandsøya. In 1887, the church was moved to the island of Bjarkøya, so the municipal name was changed to Bjarkø (an older spelling). More recent spelling reforms have it spelled Bjarkøy.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms were from modern times; they were granted on 11 April 1986. The arms showed a golden griffin on a blue background. They were derived from the arms of the Bjarkøy dynasty, one of the most influential families in the northern part of Norway. The griffin was already used in the seal and arms of the family in the late 13th century.[6] The arms of Bjarkøy were retired after the merger in 2013 since Harstad retained its old coat of arms after the merger.[7]
Churches
The Church of Norway had one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Bjarkøy. It was part of the Trondenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.
| Parish (Sokn) | Church Name | Location of the Church | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bjarkøy og Sandsøy | Bjarkøy Church | Nergården | 1766 |
| Sandsøy Church | Sandsøya | 1888 |
History
This is old Viking territory, and it was a chieftain seat during the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Among the more famous chieftains you find Thorir Hund, who killed Norway's Patron Saint, Saint Olav in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. In 1323, the chieftain seat was raided and burned by Karelian and Novgorod warriors.
Geography
The municipality of Bjarkøy was located entirely on islands. The largest island, Grytøya, was shared with the municipality of Harstad. Other islands included Bjarkøya, Sandsøya, Helløya, Flatøya, and Meløyvær. The Andfjorden flowed along the northern and western side of the municipality and the Vågsfjorden flowed on the eastern and southern sides of the municipality.
Climate
| Climate data for Bjarkøya | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.4 (27.7) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.4 (34.5) |
5.7 (42.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.2 (39.6) |
0.7 (33.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
3.7 (38.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 93 (3.7) |
79 (3.1) |
68 (2.7) |
54 (2.1) |
41 (1.6) |
45 (1.8) |
73 (2.9) |
69 (2.7) |
88 (3.5) |
118 (4.6) |
90 (3.5) |
107 (4.2) |
925 (36.4) |
| Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[8] | |||||||||||||
Government
All municipalities in Norway, including Bjarkøy, 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]
Municipal council
The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Bjarkøy was made up of 13 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 6 | |
| Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 4 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøylista) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 13 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 6 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøylista) | 7 | |
| Total number of members: | 13 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 7 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøylista) | 6 | |
| Total number of members: | 13 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 4 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøylista) | 9 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Sandsøy/Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 6 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøylista) | 8 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 5 | |
| Fenes/Skjellesvik common list (Fenes/Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Sandsøy local list (Sandsøy bygdeliste) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and the Centre Party (Senterpartiet) | 3 | |
| Fenes and Skjellesvik Common List (Fenes og Skjellesvik fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Bjarkøy and Øyenes List (Bjarkøy og Øyenes liste) | 5 | |
| Sandsøy local list (Sandsøy bygdeliste) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 3 | |
| Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) | 5 | |
| Fenes and Skjellesvik Local List (Fenes og Skjellesvik Bygdeliste) | 1 | |
| Bjarkøy/Sandsøy and Øyenes List (Bjarkøy/Sandsøy og Øyenes liste) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Conservative Party (Høyre) | 4 | |
| Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) | 6 | |
| Fenes and Skjellesvik Common List (Fenes og Skjellesvik Fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Øyenes Common List (Øyenes Fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Bjarkøy List (Bjarkøy Liste) | 6 | |
| Fenes and Skjellesvik Common List (Fenes og Skjellesvik Fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Sandsøy and Fenes Common List (Sandsøy og Fenes Fellesliste) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 17 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 17 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 17 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 17 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 17 | |
| Total number of members: | 17 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 16 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| List of workers, fishermen, and small farmholders (Arbeidere, fiskere, småbrukere liste) | 2 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 10 | |
| Total number of members: | 12 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 1 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 15 | |
| Total number of members: | 16 | |
| Party Name (in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) | 4 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) | 4 | |
| Local List(s) (Lokale lister) | 8 | |
| 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. | ||
Media gallery
Boathouse located on Krøttøy
Skerry in shallow water, located just outside Krøttøy
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External links
Media related to Bjarkøy at Wikimedia Commons
The dictionary definition of bjarkøy at Wiktionary
Troms travel guide from Wikivoyage- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway
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