Verran

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Verran kommune
Former municipality
View from Malm at sunset
View from Malm at sunset
Coat of arms of Verran kommune
Coat of arms
Official logo of Verran kommune
Trøndelag within
Norway
Verran within Trøndelag
Verran within Trøndelag
Coordinates: 64°01′27″N 10°58′44″E / 64.02417°N 10.97889°E / 64.02417; 10.97889Coordinates: 64°01′27″N 10°58′44″E / 64.02417°N 10.97889°E / 64.02417; 10.97889
CountryNorway
CountyTrøndelag
DistrictInnherad
Established1 Jan 1901
Disestablished1 Jan 2020
Administrative centreMalm
Government
 • Mayor (2015-2019)Anders Lindstrøm (Ap)
Area
 • Total601.66 km2 (232.30 sq mi)
 • Land558.15 km2 (215.50 sq mi)
 • Water43.51 km2 (16.80 sq mi)  7.2%
Area rank185 in Norway
 *Area at municipal dissolution.
Population
 (2018)
 • Total2,473
 • Rank294 in Norway
 • Density4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
−16.1%
Demonym(s)verrabygg[1]
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5039
Official language formNeutral[2]
Preceded byMosvik og Verran in 1901
Succeeded bySteinkjer and Indre Fosen in 2020
Websiteverran.kommune.no
Data from Statistics Norway

Verran is a former municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1901 until its dissolution in 2020 when it was divided between Steinkjer Municipality and Indre Fosen Municipality. It was part of the Innherred region. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Malm. Other villages in Verran included Follafoss, Sela, Verrabotn, and Verrastranda.

At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 602-square-kilometre (232 sq mi) municipality was the 185th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Verran was the 294th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,473. The municipality's population density was 4.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (11/sq mi) and its population had decreased by 16.1% over the last decade.[3][4]

General information[]

The municipality of Verran was established on 1 January 1901 when the old municipality of Mosvik og Verran was divided into two new municipalities: Mosvik (population: 969) and Verran (population: 1,456). During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964, the neighboring municipalities of Malm (population: 2,975) to the north and Verran (population: 1,803) to the south were merged to form a new municipality of Verran. After the merger, there were 4,778 residents in Verran. On 1 January 1968, the Framverran area on the south side of the Verrasundet fjord (population: 395) was transferred from Verran to the neighboring municipality of Mosvik.[5]

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

On 1 January 2020 the municipality of Verran was merged with the neighboring municipality of Steinkjer to form a new, larger Steinkjer Municipality.[6] Also on that date, the Verrabotn area in southwestern Verran was merged with the neighboring municipality of Indre Fosen (instead of merging with Steinkjer like the rest of Verran).[7]

Name[]

The municipality is named after the Verrasundet fjord (Old Norse: Veri), which is an arm of the great Trondheimsfjord. The meaning of the old name is probably "the quiet one" or "the fjord with still water".[8]

See also: Verdal

Coat of arms[]

The coat of arms was granted on 11 September 1987. The arms show a blue background with a silver , a type of boat that is common in the area.[9][10]

Churches[]

The Church of Norway had two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Verran. It is part of the Nord-Innherad prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Churches in Verran
Parish (sokn) Church Name Location of the Church Year Built
Malm Malm Church Malm 1885
Sela Church Sela 1997
Verran Fines Church Verrabotn 1913
Follafoss Church Follafoss 1954

Geography[]

Verran bordered the municipalities of Åfjord to the west, Indre Fosen to the south, Inderøy to the southeast, Steinkjer to the east, and Namdalseid to the north. Verran encompasses the western coastline of the Beitstadfjord, an arm of the Trondheimsfjord. There are three large lakes in Verran: Ormsetvatnet, Selavatnet, and Holden. The river Follaelva runs through the municipality, emptying into the Trondheimsfjord at Follafoss.

Government[]

All municipalities in Norway, including Verran, 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 Inntrøndelag District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council[]

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Verran is made up of 19 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:

Verran Kommunestyre 2016–2019 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)7
 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)1
 Conservative Party (Høyre)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)7
 Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:19
Verran Kommunestyre 2012–2015 [13]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)7
 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)6
 Liberal Party (Venstre)5
Total number of members:19
Verran Kommunestyre 2008–2011 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)9
 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)2
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
 Liberal Party (Venstre)2
 Local list in Verran (Bygdalista i Verran)1
Total number of members:19
Verran Kommunestyre 2004–2007 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)2
 Conservative Party (Høyre)1
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)3
 Liberal Party (Venstre)2
 Non-party local list (Upolitisk Bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 2000–2003 [12]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)9
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
 Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre)
and Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)		3
 Non-party local list (Upolitisk bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1996–1999 [14]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)9
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)11
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
 Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste: Sosialistisk Venstreparti og Uavhengige Sosialiste)1
 Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre)
and Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)		2
 Non-party local list (Upolitisk Bygdeliste)1
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1992–1995 [15]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
 Conservative Party (Høyre)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)7
 Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste: Sosialistisk Venstreparti og Uavhengige Sosialiste)4
 Joint list: Pensioners' Party and potential homeowners (Fellesliste: Pensjonister og potensielle hjemmesittere)2
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1988–1991 [16]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
 Conservative Party (Høyre)2
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)6
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
 Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste: Sosialistisk Venstreparti og Uavhengige Sosialiste)4
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1984–1987 [17]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)15
 Conservative Party (Høyre)2
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1980–1983 [18]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)13
 Conservative Party (Høyre)2
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)6
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
 Non-party and independents list (Upolitisk og uavhengig liste)2
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1976–1979 [19]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)16
 Conservative Party (Høyre)1
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
 Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1972–1975 [20]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)16
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
 Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti)2
 Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1968–1971 [21]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)15
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
 Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti)3
 Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:25
Verran Kommunestyre 1964–1967 [22]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)18
 Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)1
 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)1
 Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
 Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:29
Verran Herredsstyre 1960–1963 [23]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)5
 Local List(s) (Lokale lister)1
Total number of members:17
Verran Herredsstyre 1956–1959 [24]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
 Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)1
 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)6
Total number of members:17
Verran Herredsstyre 1952–1955 [25]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
 Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)2
 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)5
 Local List(s) (Lokale lister)1
Total number of members:16
Verran Herredsstyre 1948–1951 [26]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
 Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)2
 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)6
Total number of members:16
Verran Herredsstyre 1945–1947 [27]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)6
 Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti)2
 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)4
Total number of members:12
Verran Herredsstyre 1938–1941* [28]  
Party Name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
 Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)7
 Local List(s) (Lokale lister)5
Total number of members:12

Economy[]

Forestry is an important industry in Verran. There is also a paper mill in Follafoss that is a large factory. The paper mill is owned by Södra Cell Folla.

See also[]

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