Ålesund

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Ålesund[1]
Aalesund from Fjellstua.jpg
Official seal of Ålesund[1]
Nickname(s): 
"Åleby"
Coordinates: 62°28′40″N 06°11′25″E / 62.47778°N 6.19028°E / 62.47778; 6.19028Coordinates: 62°28′40″N 06°11′25″E / 62.47778°N 6.19028°E / 62.47778; 6.19028
CountryNorway
Government
 • MayorEva Vinje Aurdal (Labour Party)
Area
 • Total99 km2 (38 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total46,747
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ålesunder
Ålesundar
Time zoneUTC + 1
Websitealesund.kommune.no

Ålesund (or Aalesund) is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Ålesund was founded in 1837. The city has gotten attention worldwide for being one of the best small sea ports in Europe.[2][3][4]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Ålesund – Store norske leksikon". Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  2. Society, National Geographic. "Europe Small Ports Photo Gallery -- National Geographic Traveler". Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  3. Eikrem, Allan (9 June 2012). "Norges vakreste sted". Retrieved 16 July 2016.[permanent dead link]
  4. "Britisk avis: - Ålesund er Norges vakreste by". Retrieved 16 July 2016.

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