Snillfjord
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Snillfjord is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag
county
, Norway
. It is part of the Fosen
region
. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Krokstadøra
. Other villages in Snillfjord include Ytre Snillfjord
, Hemnskjela
, and Vutudal.
. The initial population was 776. On 1 January 1964, the eastern part of Heim
(population: 724) and the western part of Agdenes
(population: 196) was merged with Snillfjord (population: 681) to form a new, larger municipality of Snillfjord. On 1 January 1995, the Midtun area of Agdenes
(population: 21) was transferred to Snillfjord. A road to the area had recently built, but it connected to Snillfjord and not Agdenes, so it was decided to switch to the other municipality due to the newly opened road connection.
. The first element is probably an old river name of the Snilldalselva. The river name is derived from snild which comes from the word snjallr which means "fast".
is from modern times. They were adopted on 19 September 1990. The arms show a silver pitchfork
pointing dowm on a green background. It symbolizes the importance of agriculture
in the municipality.
has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Snillfjord. It is part of the Deanery
(prosti) of Orkdal and the Diocese of Nidaros
.
and east of the Hemnfjorden
. The Åstfjorden and Snillfjorden
flow east from the Hemnfjorden into the municipality. The lake Våvatnet
lies on the border with Orkdal
in the southeast. The island of Hemnskjela
lies in the Trondheimsleia in the north, and it is the southern entrance to the Hitra Tunnel.
The 508 square kilometres (196.1 sq mi) municipality of Snillfjord is surrounded by four municipalities. The municipality of Hemne
lies to the southwest, Hitra
is to the northwest, Agdenes
to the northeast, and Orkdal
to the southeast.
Sør-Trøndelag
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county
Counties of Norway
Norway is divided into 19 administrative regions, called counties . The counties form the primary first-level subdivisions of Norway and are further divided into 430 municipalities...
, Norway
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. It is part of the Fosen
Fosen
Fosen is a traditional district in Trøndelag, consisting of the municipalities Osen, Roan, Åfjord, Bjugn, Ørland, Rissa, Agdenes, Snillfjord, Hemne, Hitra and Frøya. The district is dominated by forested valleys, lakes, coastal cliffs but also shallow areas, and in the interior mountains reaching...
region
Districts of Norway
The country Norway is historically divided into a number of districts. Many districts have deep historical roots, and only partially coincide with today's administrative units of counties and municipalities. The districts are defined by geographical features, often valleys, mountain ranges, fjords,...
. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Krokstadøra
Krokstadøra
Krokstadøra is a village and administrative center of the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located at the eastern end of the Snillfjorden, about east of Ytre Snillfjord and about north of the lake Våvatnet. The Snillfjord Church is located in the village....
. Other villages in Snillfjord include Ytre Snillfjord
Ytre Snillfjord
Ytre Snillfjord is a village in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located along the Snillfjorden near where it joins the Hemnfjorden. It is located about west of the municipal center of Krokstadøra and about northeast of Kyrksæterøra in neighboring...
, Hemnskjela
Hemnskjela
Hemnskjela is an island in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the Trondheimsleia at the mouth of the Hemnfjorden, just south of Sandstad, Hitra....
, and Vutudal.
General information
The municipality of Snillfjord was established on 1 July 1924 when it was separated from HemneHemne
Hemne is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kyrksæterøra. Other villages include Heim, Hellandsjøen, Holla, and Vinjeøra...
. The initial population was 776. On 1 January 1964, the eastern part of Heim
Heim, Norway
Heim is a village and former municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality included most of the area around the Hemnefjord. The village of Heim is located in the present-day municipality of Hemne, just east of Hellandsjøen...
(population: 724) and the western part of Agdenes
Agdenes
Agdenes is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre is the village of Selbekken. Other villages in the municipality include Ingdalen, Lensvik, Vassbygda, and Leksa.-General information:...
(population: 196) was merged with Snillfjord (population: 681) to form a new, larger municipality of Snillfjord. On 1 January 1995, the Midtun area of Agdenes
Agdenes
Agdenes is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre is the village of Selbekken. Other villages in the municipality include Ingdalen, Lensvik, Vassbygda, and Leksa.-General information:...
(population: 21) was transferred to Snillfjord. A road to the area had recently built, but it connected to Snillfjord and not Agdenes, so it was decided to switch to the other municipality due to the newly opened road connection.
Name
The municipality is named after the SnillfjordenSnillfjorden
The Snillfjorden is a fjord that branches off the main Hemnfjorden in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long fjord starts at Krokstadøra and empties into the Hemnfjorden at Ytre Snillfjord. There are small settlements along the north and south shores of the...
. The first element is probably an old river name of the Snilldalselva. The river name is derived from snild which comes from the word snjallr which means "fast".
Coat-of-arms
The coat-of-armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
is from modern times. They were adopted on 19 September 1990. The arms show a silver pitchfork
Pitchfork
A pitchfork is an agricultural tool with a long handle and long, thin, widely separated pointed tines used to lift and pitch loose material, such as hay, leaves, grapes, dung or other agricultural materials. Pitchforks typically have two or three tines...
pointing dowm on a green background. It symbolizes the importance of agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
in the municipality.
Churches
The Church of NorwayChurch of Norway
The Church of Norway is the state church of Norway, established after the Lutheran reformation in Denmark-Norway in 1536-1537 broke the ties to the Holy See. The church confesses the Lutheran Christian faith...
has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Snillfjord. It is part of the Deanery
Deanery
A Deanery is an ecclesiastical entity in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of a Dean.- Catholic usage :...
(prosti) of Orkdal and the Diocese of Nidaros
Diocese of Nidaros
Nidaros is a diocese in the Lutheran Church of Norway. It covers Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag counties and its cathedral city is Trondheim, which houses the well-known Nidaros Cathedral. The diocese is divided into 12 deaneries . Finn Wagle was the bishop from 1991 to 2008...
.
| Parish (Sokn) | Church Name | Year Built | Location of the Church |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snillfjord | Snillfjord kirke Snillfjord Church Snillfjord Church is a parish church in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The church is located in Krokstadøra, the municipal center of Snillfjord.... |
1898 | Krokstadøra Krokstadøra Krokstadøra is a village and administrative center of the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located at the eastern end of the Snillfjorden, about east of Ytre Snillfjord and about north of the lake Våvatnet. The Snillfjord Church is located in the village.... |
Geography
The municipality of Snillfjord lies south of the TrondheimsleiaTrondheimsleia
The Trondheimsleia is a strait that runs between the islands of Smøla and Hitra and the mainland municipalities of Aure, Hemne, Snillfjord, and Agdenes in Møre og Romsdal and Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long strait has several fjords which branch off it including the Ramsøyfjorden,...
and east of the Hemnfjorden
Hemnfjorden
The Hemnfjorden is a fjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long fjord flows south from the Trondheimsleia and forms the boundary between the municipalities of Hemne and Snillfjord...
. The Åstfjorden and Snillfjorden
Snillfjorden
The Snillfjorden is a fjord that branches off the main Hemnfjorden in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The long fjord starts at Krokstadøra and empties into the Hemnfjorden at Ytre Snillfjord. There are small settlements along the north and south shores of the...
flow east from the Hemnfjorden into the municipality. The lake Våvatnet
Våvatnet
Våvatnet is a lake on the border of the municipalities of Snillfjord and Orkdal in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The lake was dammed in 1910 and is used as the main reservoir for the municipality of Orkdal...
lies on the border with Orkdal
Orkdal
Orkdal is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Orkanger. Other villages in the municipality include Kjøra, Geitastrand, Gjølme, Thamshavn, Fannrem, Vormstad, Svorkmo, and...
in the southeast. The island of Hemnskjela
Hemnskjela
Hemnskjela is an island in the municipality of Snillfjord in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the Trondheimsleia at the mouth of the Hemnfjorden, just south of Sandstad, Hitra....
lies in the Trondheimsleia in the north, and it is the southern entrance to the Hitra Tunnel.
The 508 square kilometres (196.1 sq mi) municipality of Snillfjord is surrounded by four municipalities. The municipality of Hemne
Hemne
Hemne is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Fosen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kyrksæterøra. Other villages include Heim, Hellandsjøen, Holla, and Vinjeøra...
lies to the southwest, Hitra
Hitra
Hitra is a municipality and an island in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality covers the island of Hitra and several smaller islands, and is part of the Fosen region...
is to the northwest, Agdenes
Agdenes
Agdenes is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre is the village of Selbekken. Other villages in the municipality include Ingdalen, Lensvik, Vassbygda, and Leksa.-General information:...
to the northeast, and Orkdal
Orkdal
Orkdal is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Orkdalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Orkanger. Other villages in the municipality include Kjøra, Geitastrand, Gjølme, Thamshavn, Fannrem, Vormstad, Svorkmo, and...
to the southeast.
External links
- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics NorwayStatistics NorwayStatistics Norway is the Norwegian statistics bureau. It was established in 1876.Relying on a staff of about 1,000, Statistics Norway publish about 1,000 new statistical releases every year on its web site. All releases are published both in Norwegian and English...