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Municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Eigersund Municipality Eigersund kommune Municipality Egersund herred (historic name) Egersund landdistrikt (historic name) View of the town of Egersund Flag Coat of arms Rogaland within Norway Eigersund within Rogaland Coordinates: 58°28′42″N 06°03′47″E / 58.47833°N 6.06306°E / 58.47833; 6.06306 Country Norway County Rogaland District Dalane Established 1 Jan 1838 • Created as Formannskapsdistrikt Administrative centre Egersund Government • Mayor (2023) Anja Hovland (H) Area • Total 432.51 km2 (166.99 sq mi) • Land 387.44 km2 (149.59 sq mi) • Water 45.07 km2 (17.40 sq mi) 10.4% • Rank #227 in Norway Highest elevation [1] 903.93 m (2,965.6 ft) Population (2026) • Total 15,546 • Rank #80 in Norway • Density 35.9/km2 (93/sq mi) • Change (10 years) +4% Demonym Eigersunder[2] Official language [3] • Norwegian form Neutral Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) ISO 3166 code NO-1101[4] Website Official website Data from Statistics Norway

**Eigersund** is a [municipality](/source/List_of_municipalities_of_Norway) in [Rogaland](/source/Rogaland) county, [Norway](/source/Norway). It is in the [traditional district](/source/Traditional_districts_of_Norway) of [Dalane](/source/Dalane). The [administrative centre](/source/Administrative_centre) of the municipality is the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund). The town was known for its pottery factory (closed in 1979) and it is among Norway's biggest fishing ports. The villages of [Helleland](/source/Helleland), [Hellvik](/source/Hellvik), and [Hestnes](/source/Hestnes) are also in Eigersund.

The island of [Eigerøya](/source/Eiger%C3%B8ya) lies just off shore from Egersund. The island has several well-known businesses and attractions including the Eigerøy war memorial from [World War II](/source/World_War_II).

The 432.51-square-kilometre (166.99 sq mi) municipality is the 227th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Eigersund Municipality is the 80th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 15,546. The municipality's [population density](/source/Population_density) is 35.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (93/sq mi) and its population has increased by 4% over the previous 10-year period.[5][6]

## General information

Aerial view of a golf course in Eigersund

Historic stone bridge

[Egersund Church](/source/Egersund_Church)

[Eigerøy Lighthouse](/source/Eiger%C3%B8y_Lighthouse)

The rural [parish](/source/Prestegjeld) surrounding the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund) was established as the municipality of *Egersund landdisstrikt* (lit. 'Egersund rural district', later called *Eigersund Municipality*) on 1 January 1838 (see [formannskapsdistrikt](/source/Formannskapsdistrikt) law). In 1839, the northwestern district (population: 825) was separated to form the new [Ogne Municipality](/source/Ogna_Municipality).[7]

On 12 December 1868, a small area of Eigersund Municipality (population: 41) was transferred to neighboring [Sokndal Municipality](/source/Sokndal_Municipality). In 1947, an area of Eigersund Municipality immediately surrounding the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund) (population: 515) was transferred into the town of Egersund and another area in Sokndal Municipality (population: 7) was transferred to Eigersund Municipality.[7]

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers in Norway due to the work of the [Schei Committee](/source/Schei_Committee).[8][9] On 1 January 1965, the following areas were merged to form a much larger Eigersund Municipality:

- the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund) (population: 3,787)

- all of Eigersund Municipality (population: 4,664)

- all of [Helleland Municipality](/source/Helleland_Municipality) (population: 851)

- the Gyadalen and Grøsfjel areas of [Heskestad Municipality](/source/Heskestad_Municipality) (population: 114).

On 1 January 1967, the Tjørn farm (population: 10) was transferred from Eigersund Municipality to [Sokndal Municipality](/source/Sokndal_Municipality).[7]

### Name

The municipality (originally the [parish](/source/Prestegjeld)) is named after the Eigersundet strait ([Old Norse](/source/Old_Norse_language): *Eikundarsund*). The first element is the [genitive case](/source/Genitive_case) of the name of the island of *Eikund* (now [Eigerøya](/source/Eiger%C3%B8ya)). The name of the island comes from the word *[eik](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/eik#Old_Norse)* which means "[oak](/source/Oak)" followed by the [suffix](/source/Suffix) *-und* which means "plentiful of" (i.e. "the island covered with oak trees"). The last element is *[sund](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sund#Old_Norse)* which means "[strait](/source/Strait)" or "[sound](/source/Sound_(geography))".[10]

**"Egersund" vs. "Eigersund"**

Historically, the name of the municipality was spelled *Egersund*. On 3 November 1917, a [royal resolution](/source/Royal_decree) changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to *Eigersund*.[11] The town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund) within the municipality, however, did not change and it kept the old spelling. The form of the name spelled without the [diphthong](/source/Diphthong) [ei] (*Egersund*) is the [Danish language](/source/Danish_language) form of the name and at that time the municipal name was changed to use the Norwegian language form. The town kept the old spelling for historic purposes.

### Coat of arms

The [coat of arms](/source/Coat_of_arms) was granted on 20 October 1972. The official [blazon](/source/Blazon) is *"[Vert](/source/Vert_(heraldry)), an [oak leaf](/source/Oak) [Or](/source/Or_(heraldry))"* ([Norwegian](/source/Norwegian_language): *På grønn bunn et opprett gull eikeblad*). This means the arms have a green [field](/source/Field_(heraldry)) (background) and the [charge](/source/Charge_(heraldry)) is an [oak](/source/Oak) leaf. The oak leaf has a [tincture](/source/Tincture_(heraldry)) of [Or](/source/Or_(heraldry)) which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used. The arms are [canting arms](/source/Canting_arms) since the name is derived from *Eikundarsund* and the *eik* part means "oak". Oaks are also very common in the municipality. The arms were designed by [Hallvard Trætteberg](/source/Hallvard_Tr%C3%A6tteberg). The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[12][13][14]

See also: Coats of arms of [Nedre Eiker](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_Nedre_Eiker), [Songdalen](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_Songdalen), [Tingvoll](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_Tingvoll), and  [Øvre Eiker](/source/Coat_of_arms_of_%C3%98vre_Eiker)

### Churches

The [Church of Norway](/source/Church_of_Norway) has three parishes (*sokn*) within Eigersund Municipality. It is part of the [Dalane prosti](/source/Dalane_prosti) ([deanery](/source/Deanery)) in the [Diocese of Stavanger](/source/Diocese_of_Stavanger).

Churches in Eigersund Municipality Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built Egersund Egersund Church Egersund 1607 Bakkebø Church Egersund 1960 Eigerøy Eigerøy Church Eigerøya 1998 Helleland Helleland Church Helleland 1832

## History

The place that became the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund) is mentioned in [Snorri Sturluson](/source/Snorri_Sturluson)'s writings. Later, [Christian IV](/source/Christian_IV) set up a battery there.

## Government

Eigersund Municipality is responsible for [primary education](/source/Primary_education) (through 10th grade), outpatient [health services](/source/Health_care), [senior citizen](/source/Old_age) services, [welfare](/source/Welfare_spending) and other [social services](/source/Social_work), [zoning](/source/Zoning), [economic development](/source/Economic_development), and municipal [roads](/source/Road) and utilities. The municipality is governed by a [municipal council](/source/Municipal_council_(Norway)) of [directly elected](/source/Direct_election) representatives. The [mayor](/source/Mayor) is [indirectly elected](/source/Indirect_election) by a vote of the municipal council.[15] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the [Sør-Rogaland District Court](/source/S%C3%B8r-Rogaland_District_Court) and the [Gulating Court of Appeal](/source/Gulating_Court_of_Appeal).

### Municipal council

The [municipal council](/source/Municipal_council_(Norway)) (*Kommunestyre*) of Eigersund Municipality is made up of 31 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political [party](/source/Political_party).

Eigersund kommunestyre 2023–2027 [16] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 7 Conservative Party (Høyre) 7 Industry and Business Party (Industri‑ og Næringspartiet) 2 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 3 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 2 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 1 Total number of members: 31

Eigersund kommunestyre 2019–2023 [17] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 6 Conservative Party (Høyre) 5 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 3 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2 Liberal Party (Venstre) 1 Total number of members: 31

Eigersund kommunestyre 2015–2019 [18] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 5 Conservative Party (Høyre) 6 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 5 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 1 Total number of members: 31

Eigersund kommunestyre 2011–2015 [19] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4 Conservative Party (Høyre) 8 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 6 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 2 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 2 Total number of members: 31

Eigersund kommunestyre 2007–2011 [18] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 6 Conservative Party (Høyre) 10 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 5 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 2 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 2 Total number of members: 35

Eigersund kommunestyre 2003–2007 [18] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 6 Conservative Party (Høyre) 10 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 4 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 35

Eigersund kommunestyre 1999–2003 [18] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 18 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4 Conservative Party (Høyre) 9 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 8 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1995–1999 [20] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 16 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3 Conservative Party (Høyre) 8 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 9 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5 Liberal Party (Venstre) 4 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1991–1995 [21] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 16 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2 Conservative Party (Høyre) 9 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 7 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1987–1991 [22] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 13 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3 Conservative Party (Høyre) 12 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 9 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1983–1987 [23] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 14 Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2 Conservative Party (Høyre) 13 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 9 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1979–1983 [24] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11 Conservative Party (Høyre) 16 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 10 New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) 1 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1975–1979 [25] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11 Conservative Party (Høyre) 9 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 11 New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) 3 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5 Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1 Liberal Party (Venstre) 2 Cross-Party Alternative (Tverrpolitisk Alternativ) 3 Total number of members: 45

Eigersund kommunestyre 1971–1975 [26] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 14 Conservative Party (Høyre) 6 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 8 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6 Liberal Party (Venstre) 5 Total number of members: 39

Eigersund kommunestyre 1967–1971 [27] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 15 Conservative Party (Høyre) 5 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 7 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5 Liberal Party (Venstre) 7 Total number of members: 39

Eigersund kommunestyre 1963–1967 [28] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7 Conservative Party (Høyre) 3 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 4 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Liberal Party (Venstre) 4 Total number of members: 21

Eigersund herredsstyre 1959–1963 [29] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 4 Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 3 Liberal Party (Venstre) 6 Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 2 Total number of members: 21

Eigersund herredsstyre 1955–1959 [30] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 4 Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 4 Liberal Party (Venstre) 7 Total number of members: 21

Eigersund herredsstyre 1951–1955 [31] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 4 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 4 Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 2 Liberal Party (Venstre) 6 Total number of members: 16

Eigersund herredsstyre 1947–1951 [32] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 4 Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 3 Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 3 Liberal Party (Venstre) 6 Total number of members: 16

Eigersund herredsstyre 1945–1947 [33] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5 Liberal Party (Venstre) 8 Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 3 Total number of members: 16

Eigersund herredsstyre 1937–1941* [34] Party name (in Norwegian) Number of representatives Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 2 Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 13 Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1 Total number of members: 16 Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945.

### Mayors

The [mayor](/source/Mayor#Scandinavia) ([Norwegian](/source/Norwegian_language): *ordfører*) of Eigersund Municipality is the political leader of the municipality and the chairperson of the municipal council. The following people have held this position:[35][36][37]

- 1838–1839: Torger Andersen Fodtland

- 1840–1841: Peder Torgersen Skadberg

- 1842–1843: Bernt Theophiliussen Bowitz

- 1844–1845: Tønnes Johnsen Aarstad

- 1846–1849: Jonas Sigmundsen Slettebø

- 1850–1853: Tønnes Johnsen Aarstad

- 1854–1855: Trond Aarstad

- 1856–1859: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1860–1861: Ole Sivertsen Svanæs

- 1862–1863: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1864–1865: Reinert Larsen Skjelbred

- 1866–1867: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1868–1869: Ole Sivertsen Svanes

- 1870–1873: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1874–1875: Anders Andersen Ege

- 1876–1879: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1880–1881: Salve Petersen Koldal

- 1882–1883: Anders Torgersen Tengs

- 1884–1887: Lars Bernhard Hansen Aase

- 1888–1893: Ingvald Aarstad

- 1894–1895: Tønnes Olsen Svanes

- 1896–1897: Ole Andreas Pedersen Slettebø

- 1898–1907: Ingvald Aarstad

- 1908–1910: Halvard Mjølsnes

- 1911–1913: Erik Stefanussen Heigrestad

- 1914–1916: Anders Larsen Øglend

- 1917–1919: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø

- 1920–1922: Anders Larsen Øglend

- 1923–1925: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø

- 1926–1931: Trygve Eie

- 1932–1937: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø

- 1938–1942: Trygve Eie

- 1946–1956: Jonas Severin Rodvelt

- 1956–1964: Tønnes Lædre

- 1965–1967: Sem Varhaug ([Sp](/source/Centre_Party_(Norway)))

- 1967–1967: John Munkejord ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))

- 1968–1971: Tor Friestad ([KrF](/source/Christian_Democratic_Party_(Norway)))

- 1971–1971: Erling Bergundhaugen ([Ap](/source/Labour_Party_(Norway)))

- 1972–1975: Rasmann Polden ([Sp](/source/Centre_Party_(Norway)))

- 1976–1983: Bjørn Bårdsen ([KrF](/source/Christian_Democratic_Party_(Norway)))

- 1984–1987: Jostein Sirevåg ([KrF](/source/Christian_Democratic_Party_(Norway)))

- 1988–1989: [Olaf Aurdal](/source/Olaf_Aurdal) ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))

- 1990–1996: [Jan Petter Rasmussen](/source/Jan_Petter_Rasmussen) ([Ap](/source/Labour_Party_(Norway)))

- 1996–1996: Solveig Ege Tengesdal ([KrF](/source/Christian_Democratic_Party_(Norway)))

- 1996–2003: Marit Myklebust ([Ap](/source/Labour_Party_(Norway)))

- 2003–2007: John Skaara ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))

- 2007–2011: Terje Jørgensen Jr. ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))

- 2011–2015: Leif Erik Egaas ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))

- 2015–2023: Odd Stangeland ([Ap](/source/Labour_Party_(Norway)))

- 2023–present: Anja Hovland ([H](/source/Conservative_Party_(Norway)))[38]

## Geography

Eigersund Municipality extends from the [North Sea](/source/North_Sea) coast in the west to the border with [Sirdal Municipality](/source/Sirdal_Municipality) in [Agder](/source/Agder) county in the east. It borders [Hå Municipality](/source/H%C3%A5_Municipality) and [Bjerkreim Municipality](/source/Bjerkreim_Municipality) to the north and [Sokndal Municipality](/source/Sokndal_Municipality) to the south. The municipality is centered on the town of [Egersund](/source/Egersund), and includes the island of [Eigerøya](/source/Eiger%C3%B8ya). The landscape includes many rivers and lakes, as well as woods and several barren rocky and [heather](/source/Calluna)-clad [moors](/source/Moorland). The lakes [Grøsfjellvatnet](/source/Gr%C3%B8sfjellvatnet), [Eiavatnet](/source/Eiavatnet), [Nodlandsvatnet](/source/Nodlandsvatnet), and [Teksevatnet](/source/Teksevatnet) lie in the municipality. The highest point in the municipality is the 903.93-metre (2,965.6 ft) tall mountain Store Skykula, located on the border with [Bjerkreim Municipality](/source/Bjerkreim_Municipality).[1]

### Eigerøya

[Eigerøya](/source/Eiger%C3%B8ya) is an island off the coast of Egersund. The island is connected to the mainland over Eigerøy bridge, which was completed in 1951. The island's coastline is characterized by a number of small bays, as well as Lundarviga. Eigerøya is divided almost in two of the large bay of Lundarviga. The island is surrounded by a number of small islets. [Eigerøy Lighthouse](/source/Eiger%C3%B8y_Lighthouse) and [Vibberodden Lighthouse](/source/Vibberodden_Lighthouse) are both located along the shores of Eigerøya.

### Climate

Climate data for Eigerøya Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 3.0 (37.4) 2.8 (37.0) 4.3 (39.7) 7.4 (45.3) 12.2 (54.0) 14.8 (58.6) 16.2 (61.2) 16.6 (61.9) 13.6 (56.5) 10.8 (51.4) 7.1 (44.8) 4.8 (40.6) 9.5 (49.1) Daily mean °C (°F) 1.1 (34.0) 0.7 (33.3) 2.3 (36.1) 4.8 (40.6) 9.0 (48.2) 12.1 (53.8) 13.4 (56.1) 14.1 (57.4) 11.7 (53.1) 9.1 (48.4) 5.2 (41.4) 2.7 (36.9) 7.2 (45.0) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −0.5 (31.1) −1.0 (30.2) 0.5 (32.9) 2.4 (36.3) 7.0 (44.6) 9.6 (49.3) 11.4 (52.5) 12.1 (53.8) 9.6 (49.3) 7.0 (44.6) 3.3 (37.9) 1.1 (34.0) 5.2 (41.4) Average precipitation mm (inches) 121 (4.8) 80 (3.1) 95 (3.7) 68 (2.7) 77 (3.0) 76 (3.0) 96 (3.8) 117 (4.6) 154 (6.1) 168 (6.6) 163 (6.4) 135 (5.3) 1,350 (53.1) Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 16.2 10.7 13.1 10.9 9.9 9.5 10.3 11.2 15.9 17.3 19.3 17.5 161.8 Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[39]

## Transportation

[European route E39](/source/European_route_E39) runs through the municipality, passing the village of [Helleland](/source/Helleland). The [Sørlandet Line](/source/S%C3%B8rlandet_Line) runs through the municipality, stopping at [Egersund Station](/source/Egersund_Station) and [Hellvik Station](/source/Hellvik_Station).

## Notable people

Anna Bugge, 1880s

- [Michael Birkeland](/source/Michael_Birkeland) (1830 in Eigersund – 1896), a historian, civil servant, and politician

- [Peter C. Assersen](/source/Peter_C._Assersen) (1839 in Egersund – 1906), a civil engineer and [Rear Admiral](/source/Rear_admiral_(United_States)) in [US Navy](/source/United_States_Navy)

- [Bernt B. Lomeland](/source/Bernt_B._Lomeland) (1836 in Helleland – 1900), a school teacher and lay minister

- [Elisabeth Fedde](/source/Elizabeth_Fedde) (1850–1921), a Lutheran Deaconess who lived in Egersund from 1895

- [Anna Bugge](/source/Anna_Bugge) (1862 in Egersund – 1928), a Norwegian & Swedish feminist, lawyer, diplomat, and politician

- [Jacob Thorkelson](/source/Jacob_Thorkelson) (1876 in Egersund – 1945), a [US Congressman](/source/United_States_House_of_Representatives) from [Montana](/source/Montana's_1st_congressional_district)

- [Jack Nielsen](/source/Jack_Nielsen_(tennis)) (1896 in Egersund – 1981), a Norwegian tennis player and six-time national champion

- [Paulus Svendsen](/source/Paulus_Svendsen) (1904 in Egersund – 1989), a literary historian, wrote biographies of [Western philosophers](/source/Western_philosophy)

- [Thorbjørn Feyling](/source/Thorbj%C3%B8rn_Feyling) (1907 in Egersund – 1985), a ceramist with [Stavangerflint AS](/source/Stavangerflint_AS)

- [Johnny Stenberg](/source/Johnny_Stenberg) (born 1925 in Eigersund - 1990), a politician who was mayor of Meråker from 1966 to 1973

- [John Olav Larssen](/source/John_Olav_Larssen) (1927 in Hellvik – 2009), an evangelical preacher and missionary

- [Gunnar Kvassheim](/source/Gunnar_Kvassheim) (born 1953 in Eigersund), a journalist and Norwegian politician

- [Bengt Sæternes](/source/Bengt_S%C3%A6ternes) (born 1975 in Egersund), a former footballer with 478 club caps and 7 for [Norway](/source/Norway_national_football_team)

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## External links

- [Municipal fact sheet](http://ssb.no/kommunefakta/eigersund) from [Statistics Norway](/source/Statistics_Norway) (in Norwegian)

**Eigersund Municipality** at Wikipedia's [sister projects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikimedia_sister_projects):

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- [**Travel guides**](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rogaland) from Wikivoyage
- [**Data**](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q483877) from Wikidata

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