Haugesund

Haugesund is a town within the Municipality of Haugesund, and is the capital of the municipality. It is within the Rogaland county in the country of Norway. It had a population of roughly 32,000 (42,000 including all of the suburbs) as of January 2020. The "birthplace of Norway", as it is called, Avaldsnes, is approximately 8.5km away from the town. The town is named after the nearby Haugesundet strait which is close to the town.

The residents of the town are nicknamed "Måke" (Seagulls), especially those who live in the east side of the town and support the local soccer team.

 Tourist attractions 
Here is a list of tourist attractions which can be found within the town:

• (Natural attraction) The Haraldsvang hiking area. It is quite close to the Skelsvannet lake. 

• (Natural attraction) The Skelsvannet lake is good for fishing, and you could be able to find some fish that are from the region. It would also be good for birdwatching, mostly seagulls which are commonly found in Haugesund.

• There is a North Sea cycling route which runs through, which would be good for cyclists

• Haugesund also has an airport (HAU) for people who like planespotting.

• Haugesund also hosts the Norwegian International Film Festival, and the "Slidajazz" festival in August every year.

 Sports in Haugesund 
Haugesund is home to the soccer club Haugesund FK (FKH), who currently play in the Eliteserien, the highest tier in Norwegian soccer (20/21 season).

 Municipal council 
The municipal council () of Haugesund is made up of 49 representatives that are elected every four years. The government is located at the Haugesund City Hall.

The mayor, Nils Konrad Bua, is elected until late 2027.https://www.kommunal-rapport.no/kommunevalg/her-far-du-den-store-ordforeroversikten/154578!/. Retrieved 2023-10-26

 International relations 
Haugesund is a sister city with the following places:

  Søllerød, Hovedstaden, Denmark
  Ystad, Skåne, Sweden
  Ekenäs, Uusimaa, Finland
  Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany

Each of the sister cities (except Emden) has been given its name to a street in Haugesund. The streets are located in the same area near the border to the neighbouring municipality.

 Gallery of images 

Related pages
List of mayors in Norway that are elected until 2027

 References 

Category:Municipalities of Rogaland