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'''Ålen''' is a village and a [[List of former municipalities of Norway|former municipality]] in [[Sør-Trøndelag]] county, [[Norway]]. The village is the administrative centre of the municipality of [[Holtålen]]. The former municipality encompassed the southeastern half of the present-day municipality of [[Holtålen]].<ref name="snl">{{cite web|url=http://www.snl.no/%C3%85len/kommune|title=Ålen – kommune|author=Store norske leksikon|authorlink=Store norske leksikon|language=Norwegian|accessdate=2011-02-18}}</ref>
'''Ålen''' is a [[List of former municipalities of Norway|former municipality]] in the old [[Sør-Trøndelag]] county, [[Norway]]. The {{convert|718|km2|adj=on}} former municipality existed from 1855 until 1972. It encompassed the southeastern half of what is now the municipality of [[Holtålen]] in [[Trøndelag]] county. The [[administrative centre]] was the village of [[Renbygda]] (also known as Ålen) where [[Ålen Church]] is located.<ref name="snl">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://snl.no/%C3%85len_-_tidligere_kommune|title=Ålen – tidligere kommune|editor-first=Morten|editor-last=Haugen|accessdate=2018-01-16|date=2014-11-28|encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]]|publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]]|language=Norwegian}}</ref>

The village of Ålen is located along the [[Gaula River (Sør-Trøndelag)|Gaula River]] and the [[Rørosbanen]] railway line. It is about {{convert|15|km}} southeast of the village of [[Haltdalen]]. The village is just northwest of the village of [[Renbygda]]. On the east side of the village is [[Ålen Church]].


==History==
==History==
The municipality of Ålen was established in 1855 when it was split from the municipality of [[Holtålen|Holtaalen]]. Initially, Ålen had a population of 1,487. An uninhabited part of Ålen was moved to [[Røros]] in 1875. The remaining part of Holtålen changed its name to [[Haltdalen]] in 1937. On 1 January 1972, Ålen was merged with Haltdalen to re-form the old municipality of Holtålen. Prior to the merger Ålen municipality had a population of 1,944. On 21 April 1989, a small unpopulated part of [[Røros]] was transferred to [[Holtålen]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]]|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
The parish of Ålen (historically spelled ''Aalen'') was established as a civil municipality in 1855 when it was split off from the municipality of [[Holtålen|Holtaalen]]. Initially, Ålen had a population of 1,487. (The now smaller Holtaalen municipality later changed its name to ''Haltdalen'' in 1937.) In 1875, an uninhabited part of Ålen was moved to the neighboring municipality of [[Røros]]. On 1 January 1972, the municipality of Ålen was merged with the neighboring municipality of [[Haltdalen (municipality)|Haltdalen]] to re-form the old municipality of Holtålen. Prior to the merger Ålen municipality had a population of 1,944. On 21 April 1989, a small unpopulated part of the neighboring municipality of [[Røros]] was transferred to [[Holtålen]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dag|last=Jukvam|publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]]|title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen|year=1999|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf|language=Norwegian}}</ref>


==Name==
15 August 2011 Ålen experienced a big flood. This was the larspgest flood since 1940. More than one area was isolated, among them were the village center and [[Aunegrenda]]. The flood arrived during the night and consequently some people woke up trapped in their homes. A rescue helicopter was used to aid people to safety. No one was able to anticipate the flood, which was a result of constant, nightly downpour and it is estimated that between 50&nbsp;mm to 80&nbsp;mm of rain hailed down that night. There was a lot of damage on homes, cars, roads and public buildings, plus the majority of stores in the town centre were exposed with massive amounts of water often reaching a meter or more on the walls. The river was flowing over all the bridges, and made it impossible to cross with any vehicle. Additionally, the only suspension bridge in the area was twisted, deemed impassable and later rebuilt. Moreover, the municipality of Ålen had invested a large sum in a new football court and with only two days close to the unveiling it was ruined by the river. It was also rebuilt. In the wake of the flood, Ålen received money from the Norwegian government in aid to rebuild the village.
The name of the municipality (and the parish) is Ålen which comes from the [[Old Norse]] word ''áll'', meaning ''[[eel]]'', which likely refers to the winding valley in which the main village centre is located.<ref name="snl" />


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Revision as of 03:46, 17 January 2018

This article is about the former municipality in Trøndelag, Norway. For the village in Holtålen, Norway, see Renbygda.
Ålen herred
Former Municipality
Ålen herred is located in Trøndelag
Ålen herred
Ålen herred
Location of the municipality
Ålen herred is located in Norway
Ålen herred
Ålen herred
Ålen herred (Norway)
Coordinates: 62°50′31″N 11°18′05″E / 62.8419°N 11.3013°E / 62.8419; 11.3013
CountryNorway
RegionCentral Norway
CountyTrøndelag
DistrictGauldalen
Municipality IDNO-1644
Adm. CenterRenbygda
Area
[1]
 • Total718 km2 (277 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Created fromHoltaalen in 1855
Merged intoHoltålen in 1972

Ålen is a former municipality in the old Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The 718-square-kilometre (277 sq mi) former municipality existed from 1855 until 1972. It encompassed the southeastern half of what is now the municipality of Holtålen in Trøndelag county. The administrative centre was the village of Renbygda (also known as Ålen) where Ålen Church is located.[1]

History

The parish of Ålen (historically spelled Aalen) was established as a civil municipality in 1855 when it was split off from the municipality of Holtaalen. Initially, Ålen had a population of 1,487. (The now smaller Holtaalen municipality later changed its name to Haltdalen in 1937.) In 1875, an uninhabited part of Ålen was moved to the neighboring municipality of Røros. On 1 January 1972, the municipality of Ålen was merged with the neighboring municipality of Haltdalen to re-form the old municipality of Holtålen. Prior to the merger Ålen municipality had a population of 1,944. On 21 April 1989, a small unpopulated part of the neighboring municipality of Røros was transferred to Holtålen.[2]

Name

The name of the municipality (and the parish) is Ålen which comes from the Old Norse word áll, meaning eel, which likely refers to the winding valley in which the main village centre is located.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Haugen, Morten, ed. (2014-11-28). "Ålen – tidligere kommune". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  2. ^ Jukvam, Dag (1999). "Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen" (PDF) (in Norwegian). Statistisk sentralbyrå.


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