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{{short description|Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway}} {{short description|Municipality in Troms, Norway}}
{{Other uses}} {{Other uses}}
{{Infobox kommune {{Infobox kommune
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|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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'''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''' ({{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.


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 |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> 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 |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>
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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 |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> 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 |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 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|url=https://www.regjeringen.no/no/tema/kommuner-og-regioner/kommunestruktur/fylkesinndelingen-fra-2024/id2922222/|title=Fylkesinndelingen fra 2024|language=no|date=2022-07-05|publisher=Regjeringen.no}}</ref>


===Name=== ===Name===
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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 |title=kommunestyre |encyclopedia=] |publisher=] |url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre |access-date=2018-08-19 |date=2016-05-12 |editor-last=Hansen |editor-first=Tore |language=no}}</ref> The municipality falls under the ] and the ]. All municipalities in Norway are 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 |editor1-last=Hansen |editor1-first=Tore |editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene |language=Norwegian |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 ].
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2020 |start = 2019
|end = 2023 |end = 2023
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2019 - Troms og Finnmark |url=https://valgresultat.no/troms%20og%20finnmark/bardu?type=ko&year=2019 |access-date=2019-10-24 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</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>
|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 |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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 2012 |start = 2011
|end = 2015 |end = 2015
|reference = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Troms Romsa |url=https://valgresultat.no/troms%2Bromsa/bardu?type=ko&year=2011 |access-date=2019-10-24 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</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 |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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1992 |start = 1991
|end = 1995 |end = 1995
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1988 |start = 1987
|end = 1991 |end = 1991
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1984 |start = 1983
|end = 1987 |end = 1987
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1980 |start = 1979
|end = 1983 |end = 1983
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1976 |start = 1975
|end = 1979 |end = 1979
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1972 |start = 1971
|end = 1975 |end = 1975
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1968 |start = 1967
|end = 1971 |end = 1971
|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> |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>
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{{Kommunestyre table {{Kommunestyre table
|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|start = 1964 |start = 1963
|end = 1967 |end = 1967
|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> |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>
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1960 |start = 1959
|end = 1963 |end = 1963
|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> |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>
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1956 |start = 1955
|end = 1959 |end = 1959
|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> |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>
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1952 |start = 1951
|end = 1955 |end = 1955
|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> |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>
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1948 |start = 1947
|end = 1951 |end = 1951
|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> |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>
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|name = Bardu |name = Bardu
|herad = yes |herad = yes
|start = 1938 |start = 1937
|end = 1941* |end = 1941*
|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> |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>
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*http://www.polarzoo.no *http://www.polarzoo.no


{{Troms og Finnmark}} {{Troms}}
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Revision as of 00:27, 31 December 2023

Municipality in Troms, Norway For other uses, see Bardu Municipality (disambiguation). Municipality in Troms, Norway
Bardu Municipality Bardu kommuneBearddu suohkan
Perttulan komuuni
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)
 • Land2,513.60 km (970.51 sq mi)
 • Water190.29 km (73.47 sq mi)  7%
 • Rank#18 in Norway
Population
 • Total3,993
 • Rank#202 in Norway
 • Density1.6/km (4/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)Increase +3%
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 (Template:Lang-sme, Template:Lang-fkv) 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 356 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 202nd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,993. The municipality's population density is 1.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.1/sq mi) and its population has increased by 3% 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 Finnmark 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 (Template:Lang-non).

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 6 June 1980. The official blazon is "Or, a wolverine statant sable" (Template:Lang-no). 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 the municipality of Bardu. 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

All municipalities in Norway are 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 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 mayors of Bardu (incomplete list):

  • 1955–1961: Alfred Henningsen(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 the municipalities of Lavangen and Salangen to the west, Målselv to the north, Narvik (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.

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

File:Fred Børre Lundberg at Fiemme 1991.jpg
Fred Børre Lundberg, 1991
  • Alfred Henningsen (1918–2012) a military officer, spy and politician; Mayor of Bardu for over nine years, lived in Setermoen
  • Sissel Solbjørg Bjugn (1947 in Bardu – 2011) a Norwegian poet and children's writer
  • Regina Alexandrova (born 1967) a Norwegian politician, Bardu municipal councillor from 2007 to 2015

Sport

Media gallery

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