Tønsberg Region

Tønsberg Region
Tønsberg-regionen
Statistical metropolitan region
Interactive map of Tønsberg Region
Coordinates: 59°16′11″N 10°24′27″E / 59.2698°N 10.4076°E / 59.2698; 10.4076
Country Norway
CountyVestfold
Area
 • Metro
933 km2 (360 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Metro
135,073

Tønsberg Region is a statistical metropolitan region in the county of Vestfold in southeastern Norway. It is centered on the city of Tønsberg.[1] As of 2020, the region has a population of approximately 135,073 and covers an area of 933 km².[2]

Following the Norwegian municipal reforms of 2017–2018, the region is composed of four municipalities: Tønsberg, Horten, Holmestrand, and Færder. Several earlier constituent municipalities were absorbed by these units: Andebu, Stokke, and Re merged into Tønsberg and Sandefjord, while Nøtterøy and Tjøme merged to form Færder.

Municipality Population (2020) Area (km²)
Tønsberg 52,419 106
Horten 27,800 68
Holmestrand 24,200 338
Færder 26,000 221
Total ~135,073 ~933

See also

References

  1. ^ "Population and land area in urban settlements". Statistics Norway. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Folkemengde og areal i tettsteder" (in Norwegian). Statistics Norway. Retrieved 6 March 2026.