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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 16th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 231st most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 3,979. The municipality's ] is {{convert|1.6|PD/km2}} and its population has decreased by 0.4% over the last decade.<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/|year=2018|language=Norwegian|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå|authorlink=Statistics Norway|accessdate=2018-12-10}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{cite web|url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/|title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M)|language=Norwegian|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå|authorlink=Statistics Norway|accessdate=2018-12-10}}</ref> The {{convert|2704|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Bardu is the 203rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,005. The municipality's ] is {{convert|1.6|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 1.4% over the last decade.<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/|year=2020|language=Norwegian|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå|authorlink=Statistics Norway}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{cite web|url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/|title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M)|language=Norwegian|author=Statistisk sentralbyrå|authorlink=Statistics Norway}}</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.

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For other uses, see Bardu Municipality (disambiguation). Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway
Bardu Municipality Bardu kommuneBearddu suohkan
Perttulan komuuni
Municipality
Panorama of the village of SetermoenPanorama of the village of Setermoen
Flag of Bardu MunicipalityFlagCoat of arms of Bardu MunicipalityCoat of arms
Troms og Finnmark within NorwayTroms og Finnmark within Norway
Bardu within Troms og FinnmarkBardu within Troms og Finnmark
Coordinates: 68°51′51″N 18°21′10″E / 68.86417°N 18.35278°E / 68.86417; 18.35278
CountryNorway
CountyTroms og Finnmark
DistrictMidt-Troms
Established1854
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
 • Total4,005
 • Rank#203 in Norway
 • Density1.6/km (4/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)Increase +1.4%
DemonymBardudøl
Official language
 • Norwegian formNeutral
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5416
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Bardu (Template:Lang-sme, Template:Lang-fkv) is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark 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 203rd most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,005. The municipality's population density is 1.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (4.1/sq mi) and its population has increased by 1.4% over the last decade.

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

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.

Name

Bardu is a Norwegianized form of the Sámi 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 valley/dale of Bardo". From 1889 until 1908, the name was written "Bardo". Since 1909, it has been spelled "Bardu".

Coat of arms

The coat of arms is from modern times; they were granted on 6 June 1980. The arms show a black wolverine on a gold background. It was chosen as a symbol for the large forests and the rich wildlife in the municipality. The rock speedwell (Veronica fruticans) is the municipal flower.

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, including Bardu, 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 elect a mayor. The municipality falls under the 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 party breakdown of the council is as follows:

Bardu kommunestyre 2020–2024   
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 2016–2019   
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 2012–2015   
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

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

Media gallery

Notable residents

References

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  5. Statistisk sentralbyrå. "09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M)" (in Norwegian).
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  9. "Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen". Heraldry of the World. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  10. Hansen, Tore, ed. (12 May 2016). "kommunestyre". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  11. "Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2019 - Troms og Finnmark". Valg Direktoratet. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  12. "Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M)" (in Norwegian). Statistics Norway.
  13. "Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Troms Romsa". Valg Direktoratet. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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