Lierne

Lierne is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Namdalen region, and it is the largest municipality by area in Trøndelag. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Sandvika. Other villages include Inderdal, Mebygda, and Tunnsjø senter. The municipality borders Sweden to the south and east. Most of Lierne lies on the Swedish side of the drainage divide between Norway and Sweden.[3]

This article is about a municipality of Norway. For other uses, see Lierne (disambiguation).
Lierne kommune
Municipality
Winter in Lierne
Winter in Lierne
Flag of Lierne kommune
Flag
Coat of arms of Lierne kommune
Coat of arms
Official logo of Lierne kommune
Trøndelag within
Norway
Lierne within Trøndelag
Lierne within Trøndelag
Coordinates: 64°22′34″N 13°36′35″E
CountryNorway
CountyTrøndelag
DistrictNamdalen
Established1 Jan 1874
 • Preceded bySnaasen Municipality
Disestablished1 Jan 1915
 • Succeeded byNordli and Sørli
Re-established1 Jan 1964
 • Preceded byNordli and Sørli
Administrative centreSandvika
Government
 • Mayor (2015)Bente Estil (Ap)
Area
 • Total2,961.71 km2 (1,143.52 sq mi)
 • Land2,630.44 km2 (1,015.62 sq mi)
 • Water331.27 km2 (127.90 sq mi)  11.2%
 • Rank#16 in Norway
Population
 (2022)
 • Total1,309
 • Rank#310 in Norway
 • Density0.5/km2 (1/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Decrease −7.2%
DemonymLibygg[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formNeutral
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5042
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

The 2,962-square-kilometre (1,144 sq mi) municipality is the 16th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Lierne is the 310th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,309. The municipality's population density is 0.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (1.3/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 7.2% over the previous 10-year period.[4][5]

General information
Sørli Church

The municipality of Lierne was established on 1 January 1874 when it was separated from the large municipality of Snaasen. Initially, the population of Lierne was 1,015. On 1 July 1915, it was divided into two municipalities: Nordli (population: 863) in the north and Sørli (population: 739) in the south. This division, however, was short-lived. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964 they were merged back together again under the former name Lierne. After the merger, there were 2,045 residents in the new municipality.[6]

On 1 January 2018, the municipality switched from the old Nord-Trøndelag county to the new Trøndelag county.

Name

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old name for the region (Old Norse: Hlíð) which means "mountainside" (similar to the Norwegian word li). Historically, the prefix Finna- was often added to the name: Finnahlíð. This prefix is the plural genitive case of finnr which means "Sami person" (or Finn) because the district historically had a significant sami population. Later, the prefix was dropped and the definite plural form of li was used, Lierne. The li name lives on in many places in the municipality such as Nordli and Sørli.[7]

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 3 February 1984. The official blazon is "Azure, three grouses argent, two over one" (Norwegian: I blått tre stående sølv ryper, to over en). This means the arms have a COLOR field (background) and the charge is three Willow Ptarmigans (Lagopus lagopus), a type of local grouse. The ptarmigan design has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. This design was chosen because these birds are plentiful in the area. Historically, hunting ptarmigan was of great importance for the survival of the inhabitants during the winters. The bird was thus chosen as a symbol for the municipality. The arms were designed by Einar H. Skjervold.[8][9][10]

See also: Coats of arms of Sirdal and Holtålen

Churches

The Church of Norway has two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Lierne. It is part of the Namdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Churches in Lierne
Parish (sokn)Church nameLocation of the churchYear built
NordliNordli ChurchSandvika1873
Tunnsjø ChapelTunnsjø senter1876
SørliSørli ChurchDevika1873

Geography
View of the mountains along the Lierne - Sweden border

Lierne National Park is located in the municipality, and Blåfjella-Skjækerfjella National Park is partly located in Lierne. Lierne has a significant population of brown bears.

Lierne is also home to many lakes, including Gusvatnet, Havdalsvatnet, Holden, Ingelsvatnet, Kingen, Kvesjøen, Laksjøen, Lenglingen, Limingen, Murusjøen, Rengen, Sandsjøen, Stortissvatnet, Tunnsjøen, and Ulen.

History

Lierne was the largest obstacle in the negotiations before the Stromstad Treaty of 1751 in which the border was defined in detail. Sweden wanted it based on its location on the Eastern side of the drainage divide, although Norway got it based on its connection to the Snaasen parish in Norway, and as compensation Norway gave up its demand for the Idre and Särna parishes which were under Swedish control since 1644. This gave a curve in the border.

Government

All municipalities in Norway, including Lierne, 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.[11] The municipality falls under the Trøndelag District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Lierne is made up of 15 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the council is as follows:

Lierne kommunestyre 2020–2023 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:15
Lierne kommunestyre 2016–2019 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:15
Lierne kommunestyre 2012–2015 [14]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
 Lierne Local List (Lierne Bygdeliste)2
Total number of members:15
Lierne kommunestyre 2008–2011 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Lierne local list (Lierne bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:15
Lierne kommunestyre 2004–2007 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Lierne local list (Lierne Bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:17
Lierne kommunestyre 2000–2003 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Local list (Bygdeliste)2
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1996–1999 [15]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
 Lierne local list (Lierne Bygdeliste)2
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1992–1995 [16]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
 Lierne local list (Lierne Bygdeliste)2
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1988–1991 [17]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Lierne local list (Lierne Bygdeliste)3
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1984–1987 [18]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1980–1983 [19]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
 Non-party list (Upolitisk liste)1
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1976–1979 [20]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1972–1975 [21]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 5
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 2
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1968–1971 [22]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 7
Total number of members:21
Lierne kommunestyre 1964–1967 [23]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 7
Total number of members:21

Mayors

The mayors of Lierne:[24]

  • 1964–1965: Ola H. Kveli (V)
  • 1966–1971: Ragnar Harbækvold (Sp)
  • 1972–1975: Leif Sander Aagård (DLF)
  • 1976–1979: Jon Leon Estil (Sp)
  • 1980–1983: Reidar Kveli (Sp)
  • 1984–1987: Jon Leon Estil (Sp)
  • 1988–1991: Bernt Hågensen (Ap)
  • 1991-1991: Gun Kveli (Ap)
  • 1991–2007: Arnodd Lillemark (Sp)
  • 2007–2015: Alf Robert Arvasli (Ap)
  • 2015–2021: Bente Estil (Ap)
  • 2021–present: Reidar Rødli (Ap)

Notable people

Attractions

The cross-country race Flyktningerennet is held here every year. It is a race that follows a route from Nordli to Gäddede in Strömsund Municipality, Sweden, in remembrance of the people who fled Nazi German-occupied Norway for Sweden during the Second World War.

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