Skjold, Rogaland
Skjold | |
|---|---|
Village | |
View of the highway passing near the village | |
Interactive map of Skjold | |
| Coordinates: 59°30′10″N 5°35′13″E / 59.50273°N 5.58687°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Rogaland |
| District | Haugaland |
| Municipality | Vindafjord Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 997 |
| • Density | 977/km2 (2,530/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 5574 Skjold |
Skjold[3] is a village in Vindafjord Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located at the northern end of the Skjoldafjorden, along the European route E134 highway, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of the town of Haugesund. Skjold Church is located in the village.[4] The small Elleflåt farm lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northeast of Skjold.
The 1.02-square-kilometre (250-acre) village has a population (2025) of 997 and a population density of 977 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,530/sq mi).[1]
History
The village was the administrative centre of the old Skjold Municipality which existed from 1838 until 1965.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (27 October 2025). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Skjold, Rogaland". yr.no. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (1 August 2025). "Skjold (tettstad i Vindafjord)". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Foreningen Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 6 February 2026.