Tønsberg Region
Tønsberg Region
Tønsberg-regionen | |
|---|---|
Statistical metropolitan region | |
Interactive map of Tønsberg Region | |
| Coordinates: 59°16′11″N 10°24′27″E / 59.2698°N 10.4076°E | |
| Country |  Norway |
| County | Vestfold |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 933 km2 (360 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Metro | 135,073 |
Tønsberg Region is a statistical metropolitan region in the county of Vestfold in southeastern Norway. It is centered on the city of Tønsberg.[1] As of 2020, the region has a population of approximately 135,073 and covers an area of 933 km².[2]
Following the Norwegian municipal reforms of 2017–2018, the region is composed of four municipalities: Tønsberg, Horten, Holmestrand, and Færder. Several earlier constituent municipalities were absorbed by these units: Andebu, Stokke, and Re merged into Tønsberg and Sandefjord, while Nøtterøy and Tjøme merged to form Færder.
| Municipality | Population (2020) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Tønsberg | 52,419 | 106 |
| Horten | 27,800 | 68 |
| Holmestrand | 24,200 | 338 |
| Færder | 26,000 | 221 |
| Total | ~135,073 | ~933 |
See also
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References
- ↑ "Population and land area in urban settlements". Statistics Norway. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ↑ "Folkemengde og areal i tettsteder" (in Norwegian). Statistics Norway. Retrieved 6 March 2026.