Ålgård
Ålgård is mostly known for the Kongeparken amusement park, an old wool mill, and a local football team (Ålgård F.K.) playing in the Norwegian Second Division. The Old Ålgård Church (built in 1917) and the new Ålgård Church (built in 2015) are both located in the village. There is significant industries in Ålgård, primarily the wood, textile, and clothing industries.
Population
The 4.18-square-kilometre (1,030-acre) village has a population (2019) of 9,277 and a population density of 2,219 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,750/sq mi). The village of Figgjo, located in neighboring Sandnes municipality sits directly adjacent to Ålgård, just over the municipal border. Statistics Norway considers Ålgård/Figgjo to be one large urban area straddling two municipalities. Together, Ålgård/Figgjo has 11,335 residents.
Notable residents
- Leo Moracchioli – Frog Leap Studios.
- Martin Nevland – biathlete.
Media gallery
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A former wool mill now used as a library and a cultural center
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Ålgård Station, a former railway station for Ålgårdbanen
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Ålgård Church was built in 1917. The architect was Ole Stein.
References
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2019). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Ålgård, Gjesdal (Rogaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Thorsnæs, Geir (28 December 2022). Lauritzen, Per Roger (ed.). "Ålgård/Figgjo". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 6 May 2023.