Snåsa

Snåsa (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈsnòːsɑ]; Southern Sami: Snåase) is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Innherred region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Snåsa. Other villages include Agle and Jørstad.

This article is about the municipality in Trøndelag, Norway. For other uses, see Snåsa (disambiguation).
Snåsa kommune
Snåasen tjïelte
Municipality
View of Snåsa over Snåsavatnet
View of Snåsa over Snåsavatnet
Flag of Snåsa kommune
Flag
Coat of arms of Snåsa kommune
Coat of arms
Official logo of Snåsa kommune
Trøndelag within
Norway
Snåsa within Trøndelag
Snåsa within Trøndelag
Coordinates: 64°13′28″N 12°37′31″E
CountryNorway
CountyTrøndelag
DistrictInnherad
Established1 Jan 1838
 • Created asFormannskapsdistrikt
Administrative centreSnåsa
Government
 • Mayor (2019)Arnt Einar Bardal (Sp)
Area
 • Total2,342.66 km2 (904.51 sq mi)
 • Land2,145.70 km2 (828.46 sq mi)
 • Water196.96 km2 (76.05 sq mi)  8.4%
 • Rank#23 in Norway
Population
 (2022)
 • Total2,033
 • Rank#277 in Norway
 • Density0.9/km2 (2/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Decrease −6.1%
DemonymSnåsning[1]
Official languages
[2]
 • Norwegian formNeutral
 • Sámi formSouthern Sami
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5041
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Snåsa is one of the last strongholds for the seriously endangered Southern Sami language.

The 2,343-square-kilometre (905 sq mi) municipality is the 23rd largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Snåsa is the 277th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,033 inhabitants. The municipality's population density is 0.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (2.3/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 6.1% over the previous 10-year period.[3][4]

General information

The parish of Snåsa was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. On 1 January 1874, the eastern district of Snåsa (population: 1,015) was separated to form a new, separate municipality of Lierne. This left Snåsa with 2,235 residents. Snåsa's boundaries have not changed since then.[5]

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 Snåsa, but it was spelled Snaasen until the early 20th century. The name comes from the Old Norse word Snǫs which means "prominent mountain" or "overhanging rock" (possibly referring to the mountain of Bergsåsen, at the inner end of the lake Snåsavatnet).[6] The Southern Sami language version of the name is Snåasen tjïelte, which was officially accepted in 2010 as an alternate name for the Norwegian name Snåsa kommune.[7]

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 17 March 1994. The official blazon is "Azure, a lady's-slipper orchid Or." (Norwegian: I blått en gull marisko). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus). The lady's-slipper orchid 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 design was chosen to symbolize the prevalence of orchids growing in the municipality. This particular flower is one of at least 15 species of orchids that grow in Snåsa. The arms were designed by Even Jarl Skoglund. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[8][9][10][7]

Churches

The Church of Norway has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Snåsa. It is part of the Nord-Innherad prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Churches in Snåsa
Parish (sokn)Church nameLocation of the churchYear built
SnåsaSnåsa ChurchSnåsa1200

Geography
View of the lake Snåsavatnet

Snåsa is located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) northeast of the city of Trondheim, and it borders Sweden to the southeast. Snåsa borders the municipalities of Overhalla, Grong, and Lierne in the north and east, and Steinkjer and Verdal in the west and south. The 6th largest lake in the country, Snåsavatnet, is partly located in the municipality. Other lakes include Andorsjøen, Bangsjøene, Grøningen, Holderen, and Store Øyingen. The Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park covers a lot of the eastern part of the municipality.

Government

All municipalities in Norway, including Snåsa, 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 Snåsa is made up of 21 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the council is as follows:

Snåsa kommunestyre 2020–2023 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
Total number of members:17
Snåsa kommunestyre 2016–2019 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 2012–2015 [14]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 2008–2011 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 2004–2007 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
 Local list Snåsa (Bygdeliste Snåsa)1
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 2000–2003 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Local list (Bygdeliste)4
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1996–1999 [15]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Local list Snåsa (Bygdeliste Snåsa)3
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1992–1995 [16]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Local list Snåsa (Bygdeliste Snåsa)4
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1988–1991 [17]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1984–1987 [18]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1980–1983 [19]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1976–1979 [20]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 10
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1972–1975 [21]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1968–1971 [22]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Snåsa kommunestyre 1964–1967 [23]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 9
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:21
Snåsa herredsstyre 1960–1963 [24]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:21
Snåsa herredsstyre 1956–1959 [25]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 8
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:21
Snåsa herredsstyre 1952–1955 [26]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:20
Snåsa herredsstyre 1948–1951 [27]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
Total number of members:20
Snåsa herredsstyre 1945–1947 [28]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 6
Total number of members:20
Snåsa herredsstyre 1938–1941* [29]  
Party Name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 4
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:20
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 Snåsa:[30][31]

  • 1837–1839: Jens Rynning
  • 1840–1843: Pål Olsen Gran
  • 1844–1847: Jens Rynning
  • 1848–1851: Bård Larsen Bøgset
  • 1852–1859: Lorentz Peter Elster
  • 1860–1861: Peter Muus
  • 1862–1865: Bertel Gravbrøt
  • 1866–1868: Lorentz Nicolai Bøgset
  • 1868–1871: Thomas Conrad Hirsch
  • 1872–1873: Peter Muus
  • 1874–1875: Butulf Brønstad
  • 1876–1883: Erik Belbo (V)
  • 1884–1887: Gunnerius Larsen (V)
  • 1888–1893: Nils Muus (V)
  • 1894–1898: Ole Eggen (V)
  • 1899–1901: Nils Muus (V)
  • 1902–1907: Ole Eggen (V)
  • 1908–1916: Lorents Seem (Rp)
  • 1917–1919: Johan N. Brede (LL)
  • 1920–1922: Størker Jørstad (V)
  • 1922-1922: Arne H. Five (LL)
  • 1923–1925: Nikolai Kjenstad (Bp)
  • 1926–1928: Arne H. Five (V)
  • 1929–1934: Olaf Eggen (Bp)
  • 1935–1937: Emil Mona (Bp)
  • 1938–1945: Olaf Eggen (Bp/NS))
  • 1945-1945: Emil Mona (Bp)
  • 1945-1945: Peter Finsaas (V)
  • 1946–1947: Jon Viem (Ap)
  • 1948-1948: Peter Finsaas (V)
  • 1948–1951: Johannes Gåsmo (Bp)
  • 1952–1955: Jon Viem (Ap)
  • 1956–1963: Johannes Gåsmo (Sp)
  • 1964–1967: Åsmund Grande (Sp)
  • 1968–1975: Arne Sandnes (Sp)
  • 1976–1987: Fridtjof Jørstad (Sp)
  • 1988–1989: Ludvig Lundheim (V)
  • 1990–1991: Arnold Skjemstad (Ap)
  • 1992–1999: Eystein Bardal (Sp)
  • 1999–2003: Alfred Berget (Ap)
  • 2003-2015: Vigdis Hjulstad Belbo (Sp)
  • 2015-2019: Tone Våg (Ap)
  • 2019–present: Arnt Einar Bardal (Sp)

Transportation

The European route E6 highway runs through the municipality on the north side of the Snåsavatnet lake and the Nordland Line runs along the south side of the lake. The train stops at Jørstad Station and Snåsa Station.

Trivia
  • Inge Altemberg, the leading character in the movie Sweet Land, played by Elizabeth Reaser comes to America just after WWI from Snåsa

Notable people
Jens Rynning, Snåsa
  • Sandmo, old husmannsplass, now protected
    Sandmo, old husmannsplass, now protected
  • Protected building at Vinje old Vicarage
    Protected building at Vinje old Vicarage
  • The main building, Vinje vicarage from the 18th century
    The main building, Vinje vicarage from the 18th century
  • Stabbur hus storage shed
    Stabbur hus storage shed
  • Jørstadelva railway bridge
    Jørstadelva railway bridge
  • Bekkestue at Sandmo
    Bekkestue at Sandmo

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