Åseral
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Basic data | ||
Commune number : | 4224 | |
Province (county) : | Agder | |
Administrative headquarters: | Kyrkjebygd | |
Coordinates : | 58 ° 22 ′ N , 7 ° 22 ′ E | |
Surface: | 887.52 km² | |
Residents: | 932 (Feb 27, 2020) | |
Population density : | 1 inhabitant per km² | |
Language form : | Nynorsk | |
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Mayor : | Inger Lise Lund Stulien ( Ap ) (2019) | |
Location in the province of Agder | ||
Åseral is a Norwegian municipality in Fylke Agder .
Åseral is bordered to the east by Bygland and Evje og Hornnes , which until 2020 were in the province of Aust-Agder , to which Åseral belonged until the late 19th century. In the south it borders on the municipality of Audnedal , in the southeast on Hægebostad , in the west on Kvinesdal .
The municipality is a well-known tourist destination with three ski resorts : Bortelid , Ljosland and Eikerapen . Eikerapen also hosts the Eikerapen Roots Festival every year , an international music festival with thousands of guests from all over Europe.
coat of arms
Description of the coat of arms : In green, a silver horseshoe open to the base of the shield .
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