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===Name===
===Name===
The municipality (originally the [[prestegjeld|parish]]) is named "Selbu" ({{lang-non|Selabú}}) after a nearby lake since the first [[Selbu Church]] was built near its southeastern shore. The first element is the [[genitive case]] of the old name of the lake [[Selbusjøen]] ({{lang-non|Seli}}). The old name of the lake is probably derived from the word {{lang|non|seli}} which means "[[:wikt:harness|harness]]" since the lake is long and narrow. The last element is {{lang|non|bú}} which means "rural district".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AGxBAAAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Søndre Trondhjems amt |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |year=1901 |edition=14 |location=Kristiania, Norge |pages=376 |language=no |author-link=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>
The municipality (originally the [[prestegjeld|parish]]) is named "Selbu" ({{langx|non|Selabú}}) after a nearby lake since the first [[Selbu Church]] was built near its southeastern shore. The first element is the [[genitive case]] of the old name of the lake [[Selbusjøen]] ({{langx|non|Seli}}). The old name of the lake is probably derived from the word {{lang|non|seli}} which means "[[:wikt:harness|harness]]" since the lake is long and narrow. The last element is {{lang|non|bú}} which means "rural district".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AGxBAAAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Søndre Trondhjems amt |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |year=1901 |edition=14 |location=Kristiania, Norge |pages=376 |language=no |author-link=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>


===Coat of arms===
===Coat of arms===
The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 31 May 1991. The official [[blazon]] is ''"[[Argent]], 24 [[Lozenge (heraldry)|lozenges]] [[Sable (heraldry)|sable]] in three [[Rosette (design)|rosettes]] two over one"'' ({{lang-no|I sølv 24 svarte spissruter samlet i tre rosetter, 2-1}}). This means the arms have a [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) has a [[tincture (heraldry)|tincture]] of [[argent]] which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] is a three [[selburose]]s made out of 8 rhombus shapes each. The [[selburose]] design is a typical pattern used in the local [[lusekofte]] (traditional Norwegian sweaters) and other [[wool]]len garments. Home knitting has been a long tradition in the municipality. The arms were designed by John Digernes. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Selbu |access-date=2023-02-17 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Selbu, South Trøndelag (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-16-64.html |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1991-05-31 |title=Godkjenning av våpen og flagg |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LF/forskrift/1991-05-31-407 |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Selbu kommune, våpen |url=https://foto.digitalarkivet.no/fotoweb/archives/5003-Kommunev%C3%A5pen/Kart%20og%20tegninger%20og%20segl/he10071208070116.tif.info#c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Kommunev%25C3%25A5pen%2F%3Fq%3Dselbu |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Digitalarkivet |publisher=Arkivverket |language=no}}</ref>
The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 31 May 1991. The official [[blazon]] is ''"[[Argent]], 24 [[Lozenge (heraldry)|lozenges]] [[Sable (heraldry)|sable]] in three [[Rosette (design)|rosettes]] two over one"'' ({{langx|no|I sølv 24 svarte spissruter samlet i tre rosetter, 2-1}}). This means the arms have a [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) has a [[tincture (heraldry)|tincture]] of [[argent]] which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] is a three [[selburose]]s made out of 8 rhombus shapes each. The [[selburose]] design is a typical pattern used in the local [[lusekofte]] (traditional Norwegian sweaters) and other [[wool]]len garments. Home knitting has been a long tradition in the municipality. The arms were designed by John Digernes. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Selbu |access-date=2023-02-17 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Selbu, South Trøndelag (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-16-64.html |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1991-05-31 |title=Godkjenning av våpen og flagg |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LF/forskrift/1991-05-31-407 |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Selbu kommune, våpen |url=https://foto.digitalarkivet.no/fotoweb/archives/5003-Kommunev%C3%A5pen/Kart%20og%20tegninger%20og%20segl/he10071208070116.tif.info#c=%2Ffotoweb%2Farchives%2F5003-Kommunev%25C3%25A5pen%2F%3Fq%3Dselbu |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=Digitalarkivet |publisher=Arkivverket |language=no}}</ref>


===Churches===
===Churches===
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===Mayors===
===Mayors===
The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayors]] ({{lang-no|ordfører}}) of Selbu:<ref>{{Cite book |last=Amdal |first=Paul |url=http://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2014111108307 |title=Selbu. Historisk beskrivelse |publisher=J. Kr. Myklebust |year=1918 |location=Trondhjem |language=no |oclc=19233433}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Haarstad |first=Kjell |url=http://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2013082606089 |title=Selbu i fortid og nåtid |publisher=Selbu kommune |year=1977 |isbn=9788271750237 |volume=2 |language=no}}</ref>
The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayors]] ({{langx|no|ordfører}}) of Selbu:<ref>{{Cite book |last=Amdal |first=Paul |url=http://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2014111108307 |title=Selbu. Historisk beskrivelse |publisher=J. Kr. Myklebust |year=1918 |location=Trondhjem |language=no |oclc=19233433}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Haarstad |first=Kjell |url=http://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2013082606089 |title=Selbu i fortid og nåtid |publisher=Selbu kommune |year=1977 |isbn=9788271750237 |volume=2 |language=no}}</ref>
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*1838–1845: Hans E. Sandborg
*1838–1845: Hans E. Sandborg

Latest revision as of 10:46, 29 October 2024

Selbu Municipality
Selbu kommune
Municipality
Part of Selbustrand and Selbusjøen
Part of Selbustrand and Selbusjøen
Flag of Selbu Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Selbu Municipality
Coat of arms
Trøndelag within Norway
Trøndelag within Norway
Selbu within Trøndelag
Selbu within Trøndelag
Coordinates: 63°11′54″N 11°08′25″E / 63.19833°N 11.14028°E / 63.19833; 11.14028
CountryNorway
CountyTrøndelag
DistrictNeadalen
Established1 Jan 1838
 • Created asFormannskapsdistrikt
Administrative centreMebonden
Government
 • Mayor (2015)Ole Morten Balstad (Ap)
Area
 • Total1,234.86 km2 (476.78 sq mi)
 • Land1,139.94 km2 (440.13 sq mi)
 • Water94.90 km2 (36.64 sq mi)  7.7%
 • Rank#86 in Norway
Population
 (2023)
 • Total4,144
 • Rank#199 in Norway
 • Density3.6/km2 (9/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase +2.8%
DemonymSelbygg[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formNeutral
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5032[3]
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Selbu is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Mebonden. Other villages in Selbu include Flora, Fossan, Hyttbakken, Innbygda, Selbustrand, Trøa, Tømra, and Vikvarvet.

The 1,235-square-kilometre (477 sq mi) municipality is the 86th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Selbu is the 199th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,144. The municipality's population density is 3.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (9.3/sq mi) and its population has increased by 2.8% over the previous 10-year period.[4][5]

General information

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View of the Øverbygda area

The municipality (originally the parish) of Selbu was established on 1 January 1838 (see Formannskapsdistrikt law). On 1 January 1901, the eastern part of the municipality was separated to form the new municipality of Tydal. This left Selbu with 4,607 inhabitants. The borders of Selbu have not changed since that date.[6]

On 1 January 2018, the municipality switched from the old Sør-Trøndelag county to the new Trøndelag county.

Name

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The municipality (originally the parish) is named "Selbu" (Old Norse: Selabú) after a nearby lake since the first Selbu Church was built near its southeastern shore. The first element is the genitive case of the old name of the lake Selbusjøen (Old Norse: Seli). The old name of the lake is probably derived from the word seli which means "harness" since the lake is long and narrow. The last element is bú which means "rural district".[7]

Coat of arms

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The coat of arms was granted on 31 May 1991. The official blazon is "Argent, 24 lozenges sable in three rosettes two over one" (Norwegian: I sølv 24 svarte spissruter samlet i tre rosetter, 2-1). This means the arms have a field (background) has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The charge is a three selburoses made out of 8 rhombus shapes each. The selburose design is a typical pattern used in the local lusekofte (traditional Norwegian sweaters) and other woollen garments. Home knitting has been a long tradition in the municipality. The arms were designed by John Digernes. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[8][9][10][11]

Churches

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The Church of Norway has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Selbu. It is part of the Stjørdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Churches in Selbu
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Selbu Selbu Church Mebonden 1150
Selbustrand Church Selbustrand 1901
Flora Chapel Flora 1936

Economy

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Selbu mittens

Traditionally, Selbu has been an agricultural and forest managing community. The area is well known for its special knitting techniques. The last decades have led to efforts in business such as high technology, electronics, and mechanics. The newspaper Selbyggen has been published in Selbu since 1889.[12]

Government

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Selbu Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, welfare and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.[13] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Trøndelag District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

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The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Selbu is made up of 25 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Selbu kommunestyre 2023–2027 [14]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 8
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 2019–2023 [15]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 13
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 7
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 3
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 2015–2019 [16]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 8
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 2011–2015 [17]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Joint list of the Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) and the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 12
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 6
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 2007–2011 [16]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Joint list of the Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) and the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 11
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 8
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 2003–2007 [16]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste av Sosialistisk venstreparti og uavhengige sosialister) 3
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 8
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1999–2003 [16]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste av Sosialistisk venstreparti og uavhengige sosialister) 2
  Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), Centre Party (Senterpartiet), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 11
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1995–1999 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste av Sosialistisk venstreparti og uavhengige sosialister) 3
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet) and the Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 8
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1991–1995 [19]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Joint list: Socialist Left Party and independent socialists (Fellesliste av Sosialistisk venstreparti og uavhengige sosialister) 4
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1987–1991 [20]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 13
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Joint list of the Socialist Left Party, Communist Party, and independent socialists (Fellesliste av Sosialistisk venstreparti, Norges kommunistisk parti og uavhengige sosialister) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1983–1987 [21]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Joint list of the Centre Party (Senterpartiet), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 7
  Joint list of the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) and the Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1979–1983 [22]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet), Centre Party (Senterpartiet), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 13
  Joint list of the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) and the Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1975–1979 [23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Joint list of the Conservative Party (Høyre), Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti), New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet), Centre Party (Senterpartiet), and Liberal Party (Venstre) 13
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1971–1975 [24]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
 Socialist common list (Venstresosialistiske felleslister)2
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1967–1971 [25]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 5
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu kommunestyre 1963–1967 [26]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 2
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu herredsstyre 1959–1963 [27]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:25
Selbu herredsstyre 1955–1959 [28]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:25
Selbu herredsstyre 1951–1955 [29]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:24
Selbu herredsstyre 1947–1951 [30]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 1
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:24
Selbu herredsstyre 1945–1947 [31]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 3
Total number of members:24
Selbu herredsstyre 1937–1941* [32]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 13
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 5
Total number of members:24
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

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The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Selbu:[33][34]

  • 1838–1845: Hans E. Sandborg
  • 1845–1847: Ole I. Sesseng
  • 1848–1855: Hans Henrik Emil Tybring
  • 1856–1873: Ingebrigt Norbye
  • 1873-1873: Agathon Bartholomæus Hansteen
  • 1874–1893: Ingebrigt Flønæs (H)
  • 1894–1898: John Klegseth (V)
  • 1899–1916: Ole O. Henmo (V)
  • 1917–1922: Peder Johannes Norbye (V)
  • 1923–1925: Ole H. Kjøsnes (Ap)
  • 1926–1928: Arnt Kvello (Bp)
  • 1929–1940: Ole H. Kjøsnes (Ap)
  • 1941-1941: P.P. Evjen (Bp)
  • 1941–1945: Martin Hofsli (NS)
  • 1945–1963: Johan Berge (Ap)
  • 1964–1975: Olav N. Overvik (Ap)
  • 1976–1983: Halvard Kulseth (Sp)
  • 1984–1987: Albert Uglem (Ap)
  • 1988–1995: Helga Renå (Ap)
  • 1995–1999: Torbjørn Olsen (Ap)
  • 1999–2003: Kjell Mebust (KrF)
  • 2003–2007: Karin Galaaen (Sp)
  • 2007–2015: Inga Balstad (Ap)
  • 2015–present: Ole Morten Balstad (Ap)

Geography

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Selbusjöen lake
Map of Selbu lake (center) in relation to Trondheim (red)

Selbu borders nine municipalities. The municipalities of Trondheim, Malvik, and Stjørdal are to the north; Meråker and Tydal are to the east; Tydal, Holtålen, and Midtre Gauldal are to the south; and Melhus and Klæbu are to the west.

The largest lake in Selbu is Selbusjøen with an area of about 60 square kilometres (23 sq mi). It is located 160 metres (520 ft) above sea level. Another lake in the municipality is Sørungen. The highest mountain in Selbu is the 1,441-metre (4,728 ft) tall mountain Fongen, located inside Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park. The Nea River and Rotla River both flow through the municipality. The municipality covers a total of 1,254 square kilometres (484 sq mi) which consists of:

Land use in Selbu
Land type Area
square kilometres square miles percentage
Freshwater lakes[note 1] and rivers 85 33 6.8
Agriculture 31 12 2.5
Woodlands 308 119 14.7
Swampland and mountains 830 320 66.0
Note:
  1. ^ Including the Selbusjøen Lake, which itself is over 58 square kilometres (22 sq mi) in area, making it the largest lake in Sør-Trøndelag and the 17th largest lake in Norway.

Climate

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Located inland in the Trøndelag region at relatively low altitude, Selbu has a humid continental climate (Dfb), but with a relatively mild winter for this climate type, as the sea is not that far away. The all-time low −30 °C (−22 °F) was recorded Februar 2010 and January record low is also from 2010, all the other record lows are from 1983 or older. The all-time high 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) is from June 2020. Recent decades have tended to be warmer than earlier decades; 8 of the 12 record highs are from after 2010.

Climate data for Selbu 1991-2020 (160 m, precipitation days 1961-90, extremes 1957-2020 includes earlier stations)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 12.5
(54.5) 		11.8
(53.2) 		16.3
(61.3) 		21.5
(70.7) 		28.1
(82.6) 		33.3
(91.9) 		33.2
(91.8) 		30.5
(86.9) 		27.3
(81.1) 		22
(72) 		14.3
(57.7) 		12.4
(54.3) 		33.3
(91.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) −2.7
(27.1) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		3.6
(38.5) 		7.9
(46.2) 		11.7
(53.1) 		14.7
(58.5) 		13.9
(57.0) 		10.2
(50.4) 		4.8
(40.6) 		0.5
(32.9) 		−2.3
(27.9) 		4.9
(40.9)
Record low °C (°F) −29.7
(−21.5) 		−30
(−22) 		−26
(−15) 		−17
(1) 		−7
(19) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		−0.3
(31.5) 		−4.8
(23.4) 		−13.2
(8.2) 		−23.5
(−10.3) 		−25.2
(−13.4) 		−30
(−22)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 57
(2.2) 		51
(2.0) 		62
(2.4) 		43
(1.7) 		46
(1.8) 		81
(3.2) 		74
(2.9) 		84
(3.3) 		78
(3.1) 		66
(2.6) 		50
(2.0) 		54
(2.1) 		746
(29.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 11 10 10 10 9 13 15 14 16 14 12 12 146
Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[35]

Transportation

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The main road through Selbu is Norwegian County Road 705 that runs between Stjørdal, Selbu, and Tydal. Selbu is located near important destinations:

Destination Distance
kilometres miles
Stjørdalshalsen 45 28
Trondheim Airport, Værnes 40 25
Trondheim 70 43
Ås (Tydal) 45 28
Røros 120 75

Notable people

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Malin Aune, 2018
  • Marit Guldsetbrua Emstad (born 1841 in Selbu), an artist who popularized the Selburose knitting design in 1857 when she knitted three pairs of mittens with an eight-petalled rose design
  • Belle Gunness (1859 in Selbu – ca.1908), a Norwegian-American serial killer who was active in Illinois and Indiana between 1884 and 1908; she was thought to have killed at least fourteen people
  • Peder Morset (1887 in Selbu – 1943), a teacher and Norwegian resistance member
  • Per Almaas (1898 in Selbu – 1991), a teacher and politician and Mayor of Strinda before and after WWII
  • Inga Balstad (born 1952 in Selbu), a Norwegian politician who was Mayor of Selbu in 2007
  • Kjersti Synneva Moen (born 1995), a cartoonist and illustrator

Sport

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