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{{short description|Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway}} {{short description|Municipality in Troms, Norway}}
{{about|the municipality in Troms county, Norway||Bardu (disambiguation)}}
{{Other uses}}
{{Infobox kommune {{Infobox kommune
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|native_name = |native_name =
|native_name_lang = |native_name_lang =
|other_name = Bearddu suohkan<br />Perttulan komuuni |other_name = <hr />{{native name|se|Beardu suohkan}}<br />{{native name|fkv|Perttulan komuuni}}
|official_name = |former_name = Bardo herred
|former_name1 = Bardodalen herred
|image_skyline = Setermoen panorama.jpg |image_skyline = Setermoen panorama.jpg
|image_caption = Panorama of the village of Setermoen |image_caption = Panorama of the village of Setermoen
|idnumber = 5416 |idnumber = 5520
|county = Troms og Finnmark |county = Troms
|district = Midt-Troms |district = Midt-Troms
|capital = ] |capital = ]
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|mayor_party = ] |mayor_party = ]
|mayor_as_of = 2015 |mayor_as_of = 2015
|elevation_max_m = 1660.61
|highest_point_ref = <ref name="elev">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-16 |title=Høgaste fjelltopp i kvar kommune |url=https://www.kartverket.no/til-lands/fakta-om-norge/hoyeste-fjelltopp-i-kommunen |publisher=] |language=no}}</ref>
|area_rank = 18 |area_rank = 18
|area_total_km2 = 2703.89 |area_total_km2 = 2703.89
|area_land_km2 = 2513.60 |area_land_km2 = 2513.62
|area_water_km2 = 190.29 |area_water_km2 = 190.27
|area_water_percent = 7 |area_water_percent = 7
|population_as_of = 2022 |population_as_of = 2024
|population_rank = 202 |population_rank = 203
|population_total = 3993 |population_total = 3986
|population_density_km2 = 1.6 |population_density_km2 = 1.5
|population_increase = 3 |population_increase = 0.03
|coordinates = {{coord|68|51|51|N|18|21|10|E|region:NO|display=inline,title}} |coordinates = {{coord|68|51|51|N|18|21|10|E|region:NO|display=inline,title}}
|utm_zone = 34W |utm_northing = 7642146 |utm_easting = 0392977 | geo_cat = adm2nd
}} }}


'''Bardu''' ({{lang-sme|Bearddu suohkan}}, {{lang-fkv|Perttulan komuuni}}) is a ] in ] ], ]. The ] of the municipality is the village of ], the largest urban area in the municipality. '''Bardu''' ({{langx|se|Beardu suohkan}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Informasjon om stadnamn |url=https://stadnamn.kartverket.no/fakta/146155 |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Norgeskart |publisher=] |language=no}}</ref> and {{langx|fkv|Perttulan komuuni}}) is a ] in ] ], ]. The ] of the municipality is the village of ], the largest urban area in the municipality.


The {{convert|2704|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 202nd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,993. The municipality's ] is {{convert|1.6|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 3% over the previous 10-year period.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |authorlink=Statistics Norway |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |authorlink=Statistics Norway |language=Norwegian}}</ref> The {{convert|2704|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 203rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,986. The municipality's ] is {{convert|1.5|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 0.03% over the previous 10-year period.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref>


Norway's largest ] ] is located at Setermoen. The military is the municipality's largest employer and more than 1,000 young soldiers perform their duty service here each year. The world's most northern zoo, ], is located in the southern part of the municipality. Norway's largest ] ] is located at Setermoen. The military is the municipality's largest employer and more than 1,000 young soldiers perform their duty service here each year. The world's most northern zoo, ], is located in the southern part of the municipality.


==General information== ==General information==
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⚫ The municipality of ''Bardodalen'' was established in 1854 when the eastern part of the old ] was separated to form the new municipality. The initial population of the new municipality was 757. The municipal borders have not changed since then, although the name was later changed to ''Bardu''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=]|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|language=no}}</ref>
]
⚫ The municipality of ''Bardodalen'' was established in 1854 when the eastern part of the old ] was separated to form the new municipality. The initial population of the new municipality was 757. The municipal borders have not changed since then, although the name was later changed to ''Bardu''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jukvam |first=Dag |year=1999 |title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen |url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf |publisher=] |language=no}}</ref>


On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed ] county. Previously, it had been part of the old ] county.<ref name="snl5">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://snl.no/Troms_og_Finnmark|title=Troms og Finnmark|editor-first=Lars|editor-last=Mæhlum|access-date=2019-12-26|date=2019-12-24|encyclopedia=]|publisher=] |language=no}}</ref> On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed ] county. Previously, it had been part of the old ] county.<ref name="snl5">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Troms og Finnmark |encyclopedia=] |publisher=] |url=https://snl.no/Troms_og_Finnmark |access-date=2019-12-26 |date=2019-12-24 |editor-last=Mæhlum |editor-first=Lars |language=no}}</ref> On 1 January 2024, the ] county was divided and the municipality once again became part of ] county.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Fylkesinndelingen fra 2024 |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/no/tema/kommuner-og-regioner/kommunestruktur/fylkesinndelingen-fra-2024/id2922222/ |publisher=Regjeringen.no |language=no}}</ref>


===Name=== ===Name===
''Bardu'' is a Norwegianized form of the ] name ''Beardu''. The meaning of the Sámi name is probably "long and steep mountain side". Prior to 1889, the municipality was called ''"Bardodalen"'' which meant "the ]/dale of Bardo". From 1889 until 1908, the name was written ''"Bardo"''. Since 1909, it has been spelled ''"Bardu"''.<ref name="snl">{{cite web|url=http://snl.no/Bardu|title=Bardu|author=Store norske leksikon|author-link=Store norske leksikon|language=no|access-date=2012-09-28}}</ref> The municipality has had several name variations since its establishment in 1854. Initially, the name was ''Bardodalen'' from 1854 until 1889. In 1889, the name was shortened to ''Bardo''. On 6 January 1908, a ] changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to ''Bardu''.<ref>{{Cite journal |year=1908 |title=Norsk Lovtidende. 2den Afdeling. 1908. Samling af Love, Resolutioner m.m |url=https://www.nb.no/items/URN:NBN:no-nb_digitidsskrift_2015110481021_001 |journal=] |language=no |location=Kristiania, Norge |publisher=Grøndahl og Søns Boktrykkeri |page=24}}</ref> The root of the name is possibly a Norwegianized form of the ] name {{lang|se|Beardu}}. The meaning of the Sámi name is probably "long and steep mountain side". The original suffix of the name, {{wikt-lang|no|dalen}} means "the valley", thus the name was "the valley of Bardo". An alternate explanation is that "Bardo" is a corruption of the old Norwegian male name ''Berto'' or ''Berdo'' ({{langx|non|Bergþórr}}).<ref name="snl">{{Cite web |last=Store norske leksikon |author-link=Store norske leksikon |title=Bardu |url=http://snl.no/Bardu |access-date=2012-09-28 |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=py5MAQAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Tromsø amt |date=1911 |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |edition=17 |location=Kristiania, Norge |page=14 |language=no |authorlink=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>


===Coat of arms=== ===Coat of arms===
The ] was granted on 6 June 1980. The arms show a black ] on a gold background. It was chosen as a symbol for the large ]s and the rich ] in the municipality.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Heraldry of the World|title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen|url=http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Bardu|access-date=2018-08-19}}</ref> The rock speedwell ('']'') is the municipal flower. The ] was granted on 6 June 1980. The official ] is ''"], a wolverine ] ]"'' ({{langx|no|I gull en gående svart jerv. }}). This means the arms have a ] that is a ] which has a ] of ]. The ] (background) has a ] of ] which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used. The wolverine was chosen as a symbol for the large ]s and the rich ] in the municipality. There is a permanent population of wolverines living in the extensive forests and mountain areas of Bardu. The motif also expresses strength and continuity. The arms were designed by ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Bardu |access-date=2023-01-24 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bardu, Troms (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-19-22.html |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bardu kommune, våpen |url=https://foto.digitalarkivet.no/fotoweb/archives/5003-Kommunev%C3%A5pen/Kart%20og%20tegninger%20og%20segl/he10071208070154.tif.info#c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Kommunev%25C3%25A5pen%2F%3Fq%3Dbardu |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Digitalarkivet |publisher=Arkivverket |language=no}}</ref>


===Churches=== ===Churches===
The ] has one parish ({{lang|no|sokn}}) within the municipality of Bardu. It is part of the ] (]) in the ]. The ] has one parish ({{lang|no|sokn}}) within Bardu Municipality. It is part of the ] (]) in the ].


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==Government== ==Government==
All municipalities in Norway, including Bardu, are responsible for ] (through 10th grade), outpatient ], ] services, ] and other ], ], ], and municipal ]s. The municipality is governed by a ] of elected representatives, which in turn elect a ].<ref name="ks">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre|title=kommunestyre|editor-first=Tore|editor-last=Hansen|access-date=2018-08-19|date=2016-05-12|encyclopedia=]|publisher=] |language=no}}</ref> The municipality falls under the ] and the ]. Bardu Municipality is responsible for ] (through 10th grade), outpatient ], ] services, ] and other ], ], ], and municipal ]s and utilities. The municipality is governed by a ] of ] representatives. The ] is ] by a vote of the municipal council.<ref name="ks">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=kommunestyre |encyclopedia=] |publisher=] |url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre |date=2022-09-20 |editor-last=Hansen |editor-first=Tore |language=Norwegian |editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene |accessdate=2022-10-14}}</ref> The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the ] and the ].


===Municipal council=== ===Municipal council===
The ] {{lang|no|(Kommunestyre)}} of Bardu is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The ] breakdown of the council is as follows: The ] {{lang|no|(Kommunestyre)}} of Bardu is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political ].
{{div col|colwidth=40em}} {{div col}}
{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2020 |start = 2023
|end = 2027
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2023 - Troms Romsa |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2023/ko/troms%20romsa/bardu#seats |access-date=2024-01-06 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|collapsed =
|Total = 19
|Arbeiderpartiet = 3
|Fremskrittspartiet = 1
|Høyre = 3
|Senterpartiet = 9
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu
|start = 2019
|end = 2023 |end = 2023
|reference = <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Valg Direktoratet|url=https://valgresultat.no/troms%20og%20finnmark/bardu?type=ko&year=2019|title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2019 - Troms og Finnmark|access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2019 - Troms og Finnmark |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2019/ko/troms%20og%20finnmark/bardu#seats |access-date=2019-10-24 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes
|Total = 19 |Total = 19
|Arbeiderpartiet = 4 |Arbeiderpartiet = 4
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2016 |start = 2015
|end = 2019 |end = 2019
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg">{{cite web|publisher=Statistics Norway|url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/|title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M)|language=no}}</ref> |reference = <ref name="ssb valg">{{Cite web |title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/ |publisher=Statistics Norway |language=no}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 19 |Total = 19
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2012 |start = 2011
|end = 2015 |end = 2015
|reference = <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Valg Direktoratet|url=https://valgresultat.no/troms%2Bromsa/bardu?type=ko&year=2011|title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Troms Romsa|access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Troms Romsa |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2011/ko/troms%20romsa/bardu#seats |access-date=2019-10-24 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2008 |start = 2007
|end = 2011 |end = 2011
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" /> |reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2004 |start = 2003
|end = 2007 |end = 2007
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" /> |reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2000 |start = 1999
|end = 2003 |end = 2003
|reference = <ref name="ssb valg" /> |reference = <ref name="ssb valg" />
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1996 |start = 1995
|end = 1999 |end = 1999
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |date=1996 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1996 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1992 |start = 1991
|end = 1995 |end = 1995
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |date=1993 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1993 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1988 |start = 1987
|end = 1991 |end = 1991
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |date=1988 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1988 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1984 |start = 1983
|end = 1987 |end = 1987
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |date=1984 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1984 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1980 |start = 1979
|end = 1983 |end = 1983
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |date=1979 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1979 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1976 |start = 1975
|end = 1979 |end = 1979
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |date=1977 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1977 |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 25 |Total = 25
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1972 |start = 1971
|end = 1975 |end = 1975
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |date=1973 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1973 |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 21 |Total = 21
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1968 |start = 1967
|end = 1971 |end = 1971
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |date=1967 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18 |volume=I}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1967 |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo |volume=I}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 21 |Total = 21
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1964 |start = 1963
|end = 1967 |end = 1967
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |date=1964 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1964 |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 21 |Total = 21
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1960 |start = 1959
|end = 1963 |end = 1963
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |date=1960 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1960 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 21 |Total = 21
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1956 |start = 1955
|end = 1959 |end = 1959
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |date=1957 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1957 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 21 |Total = 21
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1952 |start = 1951
|end = 1955 |end = 1955
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |date=1952 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1952 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 16 |Total = 16
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1948 |start = 1947
|end = 1951 |end = 1951
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |date=1948 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1948 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 16 |Total = 16
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|start = 1945 |start = 1945
|end = 1947 |end = 1947
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |date=1947 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1947 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 16 |Total = 16
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1938 |start = 1937
|end = 1941* |end = 1941*
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |date=1938 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |location=Oslo |language=no |access-date=2020-03-18}}</ref> |reference = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1938 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |access-date=2020-03-18 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed = yes |collapsed = yes
|Total = 16 |Total = 16
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|Arbeiderpartiet = 7 |Arbeiderpartiet = 7
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===Mayors===
The ] ({{langx|no|ordfører}}) of Bardu 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 (incomplete list):
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*1908-1917: Peder M. Hasvold
*1917-1921: Ludvig Lande<ref>{{Cite news |date=1917-02-15 |title=Amtets nyvalgte ordførere for 1917-1919 |url=https://www.nb.no/items/2a12cdaeb0ec08ba5328e9bd1b5d0992 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=] |page=2 |language=no}}</ref>
*1922-1928: Olav Foshaug (])<ref>{{Cite news |date=1922-12-20 |title=Bardu |url=https://www.nb.no/items/6c80627d4a0866c43cfee2a648dc73d5 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=Hålogaland |page=1 |language=no}}</ref>
*1928-1943: Johan P. Hasvold (])<ref>{{Cite news |date=1931-12-31 |title=Hasvold gjenvalgt i Bardu |url=https://www.nb.no/items/5599c908c877b615baddfaa151085ba6 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=] |page=4 |language=no}}</ref>
*1943-1945: Olaf Asplund <ref>{{Cite news |date=1945-03-06 |title=Nytt herredsting oppnevnt i Bardu |url=https://www.nb.no/items/af5fff9ead8e5e71c2decddd668c8454 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=] |page=4 |language=no}}</ref>
*1945-1950: I.M. Riise (])<ref>{{Cite news |date=1947-12-22 |title=Lærer Riise gjenvalgt til ordfører i Bardu |url=https://www.nb.no/items/69884013d38f22e8cfd233ea6b55e0c5 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=Folkeviljan |page=2 |language=no}}</ref>
*1950-1954: Einar Bjørnsen (])
*1955–1961: ] (])<ref name="AH">{{Stortingetbio|ALHE|Alfred Henningsen|accessdate=2024-07-19}}</ref>
*1961-1967: Ola Tønseth (])<ref>{{Cite news |date=1961-11-29 |title=Bardu får ny ordfører |url=https://www.nb.no/items/5b5327b3e1d97a0f65578e7fa3d13640 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=] |page=3 |language=no}}</ref>
*1967-1975: Peder J. Evensgård (])<ref>{{Cite news |date=1967-12-09 |title=Bardu har valgt Peder Evensgård til ny ordfører |url=https://www.nb.no/items/306b332a035ec878885db281337c2ed4 |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=] |page=4 |language=no}}</ref>
*1975–1979: ] (])<ref name="AH" />
*1980–1988: Reidar Kroken (])
*1988–1991: Bjørn Espenes (])
*1991–1995: Bjarne Kollstrøm (])
*1995–1999: Ragnhild Movinkel (])
*1999–2003: Roald Linaker (])
*2003–2011: Oddvar Bjørnsen (])
*2011–2015: Arne Nysted (])
*2015–present: Toralf Heimdal (])
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==Geography== ==Geography==
Bardu borders the municipalities of ] and ] to the west, ] to the north, ] (in ] county) to the south, and ] to the east. The ] river runs through the municipality from south to north along the Bardudalen valley. The ] valley is located along the western part of the municipality. The largest lake in the county, ], is located in the eastern part of the municipality, near the smaller lakes ] and ]. These lakes lie in and near ]. Bardu borders ] and ] to the west, ] to the north, ] (in ] county) to the south, and ] to the east. The ] river runs through the municipality from south to north along the Bardudalen valley. The ] valley is located along the western part of the municipality. The largest lake in the county, ], is located in the eastern part of the municipality, near the smaller lakes ] and ]. These lakes lie in and near ]. The highest point in the municipality is the {{convert|1660.61|m|adj=on}} tall mountain Rohkunborri, also located within Rohkunborri National Park.<ref name="elev" />


===Climate=== ===Climate===
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==Notable residents== ==Notable people==
⚫ * ] (1918–2012), a military officer, spy, politician, and Mayor of Bardu for over nine years; lived in Setermoen
]
* ] (1947 in Bardu – 2011), a poet and children's writer
⚫ * ] (1918–2012) a military officer, spy and politician; Mayor of Bardu for over nine years, lived in Setermoen
* ] (1947 in Bardu – 2011) a Norwegian poet and children's writer * ] (born 1967), a Norwegian politician and Bardu municipal councillor from 2007 to 2015
* ] (born 1967) a Norwegian politician, Bardu municipal councillor from 2007 to 2015


=== Sport === === Sport ===
* ] (1898 in Bardu – 1994) a cross-country skier and ski jumper, silver medallist at the ] * ] (1898 in Bardu – 1994), a cross-country skier and ski jumper who was a silver medallist at the ]
* ] (born 1969) a Nordic combined performer, won two team silver medals and one team gold medal at the ], ] and ] and an individual gold at the ], raised in Bardufoss * ] (born 1969), a Nordic combined performer won two team silver medals and one team gold medal at the ], ] and ] and an individual gold at the ]; raised in Bardufoss
* ] (born 1976) a Norwegian Nordic combined skier, grew up in Setermoen * ] (born 1976), a Nordic combined skier who grew up in Setermoen


== Gallery == ==Media gallery ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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*http://www.polarzoo.no


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Latest revision as of 18:08, 3 January 2025

Municipality in Troms, Norway This article is about the municipality in Troms county, Norway. For other uses, see Bardu (disambiguation). Municipality in Troms, Norway
Bardu Municipality Bardu kommune
Beardu suohkan (Northern Sami)
Perttulan komuuni (Kven)
Municipality
Bardo herred  (historic name)
Bardodalen herred  (historic name)
Panorama of the village of SetermoenPanorama of the village of Setermoen
Flag of Bardu MunicipalityFlagCoat of arms of Bardu MunicipalityCoat of arms
Troms within NorwayTroms within Norway
Bardu within TromsBardu within Troms
Coordinates: 68°51′51″N 18°21′10″E / 68.86417°N 18.35278°E / 68.86417; 18.35278
CountryNorway
CountyTroms
DistrictMidt-Troms
Established1854
 • Preceded byIbestad Municipality
Administrative centreSetermoen
Government
 • Mayor (2015)Toralf Heimdal (Sp)
Area
 • Total2,703.89 km (1,043.98 sq mi)
 • Land2,513.62 km (970.51 sq mi)
 • Water190.27 km (73.46 sq mi)  7%
 • Rank#18 in Norway
Highest elevation1,660.61 m (5,448.20 ft)
Population
 • Total3,986
 • Rank#203 in Norway
 • Density1.5/km (4/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)Increase +0.03%
DemonymBardudøl
Official language
 • Norwegian formNeutral
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5520
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Bardu (Northern Sami: Beardu suohkan and Kven: Perttulan komuuni) is a municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Setermoen, the largest urban area in the municipality.

The 2,704-square-kilometre (1,044 sq mi) municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 203rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,986. The municipality's population density is 1.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.9/sq mi) and its population has increased by 0.03% over the previous 10-year period.

Norway's largest military garrison is located at Setermoen. The military is the municipality's largest employer and more than 1,000 young soldiers perform their duty service here each year. The world's most northern zoo, Polar Park, is located in the southern part of the municipality.

General information

View of the Kjeleelvtinden mountain
View of Bardu

The municipality of Bardodalen was established in 1854 when the eastern part of the old Ibestad Municipality was separated to form the new municipality. The initial population of the new municipality was 757. The municipal borders have not changed since then, although the name was later changed to Bardu.

On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed Troms og Finnmark county. Previously, it had been part of the old Troms county. On 1 January 2024, the Troms og Finnmark county was divided and the municipality once again became part of Troms county.

Name

The municipality has had several name variations since its establishment in 1854. Initially, the name was Bardodalen from 1854 until 1889. In 1889, the name was shortened to Bardo. On 6 January 1908, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Bardu. The root of the name is possibly a Norwegianized form of the Sámi name Beardu. The meaning of the Sámi name is probably "long and steep mountain side". The original suffix of the name, dalen means "the valley", thus the name was "the valley of Bardo". An alternate explanation is that "Bardo" is a corruption of the old Norwegian male name Berto or Berdo (Old Norse: Bergþórr).

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 6 June 1980. The official blazon is "Or, a wolverine statant sable" (Norwegian: I gull en gående svart jerv.). This means the arms have a charge that is a wolverine which has a tincture of sable. The field (background) 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 wolverine was chosen as a symbol for the large forests and the rich wildlife in the municipality. There is a permanent population of wolverines living in the extensive forests and mountain areas of Bardu. The motif also expresses strength and continuity. The arms were designed by Arvid Sveen.

Churches

The Church of Norway has one parish (sokn) within Bardu Municipality. It is part of the Indre Troms prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.

Churches in Bardu
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Bardu Bardu Church Setermoen 1829
Nedre Bardu Chapel Brandmoen 1981
Øvre Bardu Chapel Sørdalen 1971
Salangsdalen Chapel Salangsdalen 1981

Government

Bardu 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 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.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Bardu is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Bardu kommunestyre 2023–2027   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 3
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:19
Bardu kommunestyre 2019–2023   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 12
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:19
Bardu kommunestyre 2015–2019   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:19
Bardu kommunestyre 2011–2015   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 13
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 2007–2011   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 2003–2007   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Bardu Independent Election List (Bardu Uavhengige Folkevalgte)1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1999–2003   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Bardu local list (Bardu bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1995–1999   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
 Bardu local list (Bardu Bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1991–1995   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1987–1991   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 9
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1983–1987   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1979–1983   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1975–1979   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
Total number of members:25
Bardu kommunestyre 1971–1975   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Bardu kommunestyre 1967–1971   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Bardu kommunestyre 1963–1967   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Bardu herredsstyre 1959–1963   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:21
Bardu herredsstyre 1955–1959   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 8
Total number of members:21
Bardu herredsstyre 1951–1955   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 9
Total number of members:16
Bardu herredsstyre 1947–1951   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 8
Total number of members:16
Bardu herredsstyre 1945–1947   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 7
Total number of members:16
Bardu herredsstyre 1937–1941*   
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 9
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.

Mayors

The mayor (Norwegian: ordfører) of Bardu 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 (incomplete list):

  • 1908-1917: Peder M. Hasvold
  • 1917-1921: Ludvig Lande
  • 1922-1928: Olav Foshaug (Bp)
  • 1928-1943: Johan P. Hasvold (Bp)
  • 1943-1945: Olaf Asplund
  • 1945-1950: I.M. Riise (Ap)
  • 1950-1954: Einar Bjørnsen (V)
  • 1955–1961: Alfred Henningsen (Ap)
  • 1961-1967: Ola Tønseth (Ap)
  • 1967-1975: Peder J. Evensgård (Ap)
  • 1975–1979: Alfred Henningsen (Ap)
  • 1980–1988: Reidar Kroken (Sp)
  • 1988–1991: Bjørn Espenes (H)
  • 1991–1995: Bjarne Kollstrøm (H)
  • 1995–1999: Ragnhild Movinkel (Sp)
  • 1999–2003: Roald Linaker (Ap)
  • 2003–2011: Oddvar Bjørnsen (Sp)
  • 2011–2015: Arne Nysted (Ap)
  • 2015–present: Toralf Heimdal (Sp)

Geography

Bardu borders Lavangen Municipality and Salangen Municipality to the west, Målselv Municipality to the north, Narvik Municipality (in Nordland county) to the south, and Sweden to the east. The Barduelva river runs through the municipality from south to north along the Bardudalen valley. The Salangsdalen valley is located along the western part of the municipality. The largest lake in the county, Altevatnet, is located in the eastern part of the municipality, near the smaller lakes Geavdnjajávri and Leinavatn. These lakes lie in and near Rohkunborri National Park. The highest point in the municipality is the 1,660.61-metre (5,448.2 ft) tall mountain Rohkunborri, also located within Rohkunborri National Park.

Climate

Bardu, although not far from the coast, is known for its cold winters compared to the coastal areas. This is caused by mountains usually blocking the milder, coastal air from reaching the Bardu valley. In summer, however, it is usually warmer than the coastal areas.

Climate data for Setermoen
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) −10.3
(13.5) 		−8.8
(16.2) 		−5.3
(22.5) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		5.6
(42.1) 		10.6
(51.1) 		13.1
(55.6) 		11.5
(52.7) 		6.4
(43.5) 		1.2
(34.2) 		−5.2
(22.6) 		−8.8
(16.2) 		0.8
(33.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 73
(2.9) 		67
(2.6) 		45
(1.8) 		42
(1.7) 		35
(1.4) 		49
(1.9) 		69
(2.7) 		79
(3.1) 		79
(3.1) 		106
(4.2) 		75
(3.0) 		78
(3.1) 		797
(31.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 11.2 11.8 9.6 8.8 8.0 9.7 12.4 13.2 13.7 13.9 11.8 12.6 136.7
Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Notable people

  • Alfred Henningsen (1918–2012), a military officer, spy, politician, and Mayor of Bardu for over nine years; lived in Setermoen
  • Sissel Solbjørg Bjugn (1947 in Bardu – 2011), a poet and children's writer
  • Regina Alexandrova (born 1967), a Norwegian politician and Bardu municipal councillor from 2007 to 2015

Sport

Media gallery

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