Sula, Norway
Encyclopedia
is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal
county
, Norway
. It is part of the Sunnmøre
region
. The administrative centre is the village of Langevåg
. Other villages include Solevåg, Fiskarstrand, Veibust, Leirvågen, and Mauseidvåg
en. Sula is one of the most densely populated municipalities of Møre og Romsdal, and it is part of the Ålesund Region
. It should not be confused with the island called Sula
in Sogn og Fjordane
county.
and a small part on the southwestern side of the island was part of Ulstein
(see formannskapsdistrikt
). On 1 July 1958, the southwestern part of Sula was transferred to Borgund. In 1968, Borgund (including all of Sula) was merged into the town of Ålesund
. On 1 January 1977, the southwestern part of Borgund (the entire island of Sula, along with many small islands around it) was separated from Ålesund to become a separate municipality. The initial population of the new municipality was 6,302.
", probably referring to the cleft between the twin peaks of Rundehornet and Vardane.
is from modern times. They were granted on 16 December 1983. The arms show a figure which represents the cleft of the island.
has one parish, with two churches, within the municipality of Sula. It is part of the Diocese of Møre
and the Rural Deanery
(Prosti) of Nordre Sunnmøre.
and Vartdalsfjorden to the south, Hessafjorden and Borgundfjorden to the north, and the narrow Vegsundet strait to the east; the latter is bridged. The nature is typically coastal; forest is sparse, rock and heather
dominate. The highest elevation, Vardane, is 776 metres (2,545.9 ft) above sea level. Its neighbouring municipalities are all separated from it by sea; Hareid
to the west, Ørsta
to the south, Giske
to the northwest, and Ålesund
to the north and east.
grew up in Langevåg. Also, the community harbours a strong maritime heritage. The influence of neighbouring city Ålesund
is strong; many live in Sula while working in Ålesund.
, which crosses the bridge at Vegsundet and continues to Solevåg. Sula is connected to Ørsta
by ferry
. Also, Sula is connected to Hareid
by ferry at Sulesund.
Møre og Romsdal
is a county in the northernmost part of Western Norway. It borders the counties of Sør-Trøndelag, Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county administration is located in Molde, while Ålesund is the largest city.-The name:...
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
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. It is part of the Sunnmøre
Sunnmøre
Sunnmøre is the southernmost traditional district of the western Norwegian county of Møre og Romsdal. Its main city is Ålesund. The region comprises the municipalities of Giske, Hareid, Herøy, Norddal, Sande, Skodje, Haram, Stordal, Stranda, Sula, Sykkylven, Ulstein, Vanylven, Volda, Ørskog,...
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 is the village of Langevåg
Langevåg
Langevåg is the administrative center of the municipality of Sula in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is situated at the end of the road on the north side of the island of Sula, about northwest of Mauseidvåg. The village is across the fjord from Ålesund. There is a passenger ferry...
. Other villages include Solevåg, Fiskarstrand, Veibust, Leirvågen, and Mauseidvåg
Mauseidvåg
Mauseidvåg is a village in the municipality of Sula in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Ålesund Region and is located about southeast of the municipal center of Langevåg and about south of the town of Ålesund....
en. Sula is one of the most densely populated municipalities of Møre og Romsdal, and it is part of the Ålesund Region
Ålesund Region
The Ålesund Region is a metropolitan region in Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway. It consists of a number of municipalities, centered around the city/municipality of Ålesund....
. It should not be confused with the island called Sula
Sula, Sogn og Fjordane
Sula is an island in the municipality of Solund in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The island is the main island of the municipality. The island is located at the end of the Sognefjorden in the Sognesjøen, about east of Holmebåen, the western-most point in Norway. The largest village on the...
in Sogn og Fjordane
Sogn og Fjordane
is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde....
county.
General information
Originally, most of the island of Sula was part of the municipality of BorgundBorgund, Møre og Romsdal
Borgund is a former municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The municipality consisted of the islands of Sula, Humla, Tørla, and Ellingsøya, as well as parts of Oksenøya, Hessa, and Nørvøya, plus many minor islands throughout the area...
and a small part on the southwestern side of the island was part of Ulstein
Ulstein
Ulstein is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region. The commercial and administrative centre of Ulstein is Ulsteinvik, population 5,251 . The municipality occupies the western half of the island of Hareidlandet, as well as about 30 or more smaller...
(see formannskapsdistrikt
Formannskapsdistrikt
Formannskapsdistrikt was the name for a Norwegian local self-government districts put into force in 1838. This system of municipality was created in a bill approved by the Storting and signed into law by King Carl Johan on 14 January 1837...
). On 1 July 1958, the southwestern part of Sula was transferred to Borgund. In 1968, Borgund (including all of Sula) was merged into the town of Ålesund
Ålesund
is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture....
. On 1 January 1977, the southwestern part of Borgund (the entire island of Sula, along with many small islands around it) was separated from Ålesund to become a separate municipality. The initial population of the new municipality was 6,302.
Name
The municipality is named after the island of Sula. The name is probably identical with the word sula which means "cleftCleavage (geology)
This article is about rock cleavage, for cleavage in minerals see Cleavage Cleavage, in structural geology and petrology, describes a type of planar rock feature that develops as a result of deformation and metamorphism. The degree of deformation and metamorphism along with rock type determines the...
", probably referring to the cleft between the twin peaks of Rundehornet and Vardane.
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 granted on 16 December 1983. The arms show a figure which represents the cleft of the island.
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, with two churches, within the municipality of Sula. It is part of the Diocese of Møre
Diocese of Møre
The Diocese of Møre is a diocese in the Church of Norway which geographically consists of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Its bishop and cathedral are located in the county administrative center of Molde...
and the Rural 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 Nordre Sunnmøre.
| Parish (Sokn) | Church Name | Year Built | Location of the Church |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sula | Langevågen kyrkje | 1948 | Langevåg Langevåg Langevåg is the administrative center of the municipality of Sula in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is situated at the end of the road on the north side of the island of Sula, about northwest of Mauseidvåg. The village is across the fjord from Ålesund. There is a passenger ferry... |
| Indre Sula kyrkje | 1984 | Bjørkavåg |
Geography
Sula is an island, bordered by Breisundet on the west, StorfjordenStorfjord (fjord)
The Storfjord is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region, stretching from Hareid in the west to Tafjord and Geiranger east in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The Storfjord system includes the famous Geirangerfjord and Tafjorden, at small village of Stranda it branches off into...
and Vartdalsfjorden to the south, Hessafjorden and Borgundfjorden to the north, and the narrow Vegsundet strait to the east; the latter is bridged. The nature is typically coastal; forest is sparse, rock and heather
Calluna
Calluna vulgaris is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to tall, or rarely to and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade...
dominate. The highest elevation, Vardane, is 776 metres (2,545.9 ft) above sea level. Its neighbouring municipalities are all separated from it by sea; Hareid
Hareid
Hareid is a village and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region. The administrative centre is the village of Hareid...
to the west, Ørsta
Ørsta
is a village and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region of Western Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ørsta...
to the south, Giske
Giske
Giske is an island and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It lies north-northwest of the town of Ålesund in the Sunnmøre traditional district. The municipal center is the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøy. Other population centers include the villages of Roald and...
to the northwest, and Ålesund
Ålesund
is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture....
to the north and east.
Culture
Sula is noted for strong traditions in the field of music. Nils Petter MolværNils Petter Molvær
Nils Petter Molvær also known as NPM is a Norwegian jazz trumpeter, composer, and producer. Molvær is considered a pioneer in fusing jazz and electronic music, showcased on his best-selling album Khmer, released by the German record label ECM in October 1997 in Europe and early 1998 in North...
grew up in Langevåg. Also, the community harbours a strong maritime heritage. The influence of neighbouring city Ålesund
Ålesund
is a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture....
is strong; many live in Sula while working in Ålesund.
Economy
Manufacturing and production is the most important economical sector. Shipyards, fish processing, textile manufacturing and furniture production are especially vital. Most famous brand from Sula is Devold of Norway, with high quality woollen sweaters and underwear.Transportation
Transportation includes the E39 highwayEuropean route E39
E 39 is the designation of a 1330 km long north-south road in Norway and Denmark, running from Klett just south of Trondheim to Aalborg, via Orkanger, Vinjeøra, Halsa ... Straumsnes, Krifast, Batnfjordsøra, Molde ... Vestnes, Skodje, Ålesund ... Volda ... Nordfjordeid ... Sandane, Førde,...
, which crosses the bridge at Vegsundet and continues to Solevåg. Sula is connected to Ørsta
Ørsta
is a village and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region of Western Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Ørsta...
by ferry
Ferry
A ferry is a form of transportation, usually a boat, but sometimes a ship, used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate on regular, frequent, return services...
. Also, Sula is connected to Hareid
Hareid
Hareid is a village and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Sunnmøre region. The administrative centre is the village of Hareid...
by ferry at Sulesund.
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...