Tjøme Municipality Tjøme kommune | |
|---|---|
| Tjømø herred (historic name) | |
Vestfold within Norway | |
Tjøme within Vestfold | |
| Coordinates:59°7′16″N10°23′57″E / 59.12111°N 10.39917°E /59.12111; 10.39917 | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Vestfold |
| Established | 1 Jan 1838 |
| • Created as | Formannskapsdistrikt |
| Disestablished | 1 Jan 2018 |
| • Succeeded by | Færder Municipality |
| Administrative centre | Tjøme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor(2008) | Bente Kleppe Bjerke (Ap) |
| Area (upon dissolution) | |
• Total | 39.40 km2 (15.21 sq mi) |
| • Land | 39.29 km2 (15.17 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi) 0.3% |
| • Rank | #417 in Norway |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 4,928 |
| • Rank | #212 in Norway |
| • Density | 125.4/km2 (324.9/sq mi) |
| • Change(10 years) | |
| Demonym | Tjømling[1] |
| Official language | |
| • Norwegian form | Bokmål |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-0723[3] |
Tjøme (Norwegian pronunciation:[ˈçø̀ːmə]) is aformer municipality inVestfold county,Norway. The 39-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) island municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2018. The area is now part ofFærder Municipality. Theadministrative centre was thevillage of Tjøme. Other villages in Tjøme includedBjørnevåg,Grimestad,Hulebakk,Ormelet,Solvang,Sundene, andSvelvik.[4]
At the time of its dissolution in 2017, the 39.4-square-kilometre (15.2 sq mi) municipality was the 417th largest by area out of the 426 municipalities in Norway. Tjøme was the 212th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,928. The municipality'spopulation density was 125 inhabitants per square kilometre (320/sq mi) and its population had increased by 9.7% over the previous 10-year period.[5][6]
The whole municipality was made up of a group of islands located to the south ofNøtterøy Municipality. The municipality included all of theisland of Tjøme plus the smaller islands ofHvasser,Brøtsø, Hui, and Sandø. In addition to this, there were also about 475 smaller islands andskerries. The main island of Tjøme is the second-largest island inVestfold County.[7]
Tjøme was the childhood holiday destination for writerRoald Dahl.[8]
Theparish ofTjømø (later spelledTjøme) was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (seeformannskapsdistrikt law). The borders of the municipality were never changed.[9] On 1 January 2018, Tjøme municipality (population: 4,928) andNøtterøy Municipality (population: 21,748) were merged to form the newFærder Municipality.[10]
The municipality (originally theparish) is named after theisland of Tjøme (Old Norse:Tjúma) since the firstTjøme Church was built there. The name is very old and its meaning is not certain. The name may be derived from the wordtaumr which means "bridle" or "rope", likely referring to the shape of the island.[11] Historically, the name of the municipality was spelledTjømø. On 3 November 1917, aroyal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality toTjøme.[12]
Thecoat of arms was granted on 17 February 1989. The officialblazon is"Azure, threeoarlocksargent, 2 over 1" (Norwegian:I blått tre sølv åregafler, 2-1). This means the arms have a bluefield (background) and thecharge is a set of threeoarlocks. The charge has atincture ofargent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The blue color in the field symbolizes the importance of the sea for this island community. The oarlock was chosen as a symbol for the importance of fishing and trading for the municipality. There are three oarlocks to represent the three main islands: Tjøme, Hvasser, and Brøtsø. The arms were designed byEven Jarl Skoglund after winning a public competition to design the arms. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[13][14][15]
TheChurch of Norway had two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Tjøme. It was part of theTønsberg domprosti (deanery) in theDiocese of Tunsberg.
| Parish (sokn) | Church name | Location of the church | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvasser | Hvasser Church | Hvasser | 1903 |
| Tjøme | Tjøme Church | Tjøme | 1866 |
Tjøme municipality was completely located on islands between theTønsbergfjorden and theYtre Oslofjord. The main island being theisland of Tjøme, where the municipal centreKirkebygda is located. This village was also were the shops, schools, and restaurants were located. There are a few other central areas on the islands such asHvasser, with activefishermen as well as thetourist industry for the travelers passing through. Hvasser has an icebar, shops,petrol station, and a number of places to buy food and supplies.
There were approximately 4,600 permanent residents in Tjøme, but in the summer months that number rose to around 40,000 inhabitants, including theNorwegian royal family who have a summer house on Tjøme. The reason for the extreme increase is mainly the sea sports available in the area and the remarkably good weather. Summers in Tjøme are both warm and sunny, and thebeaches are filled with locals and tourists. Tjøme has been nicknamedSommerøya (English:the summer island) because so many tourists, particularly from theOslo area, visit the municipality.
Verdens Ende (English:World's End, or more figuratively, The End of the Earth) lies at the southern tip of Tjøme Island, and has for years been visited by tourists. Tjøme is also a great place forhiking, even though they are limited by the size of the island. The spectacularseaside scenery can be seen all year round.Færder Lighthouse and theStore Færder Lighthouse were both located in Tjøme municipality.
While it existed, this municipality was responsible forprimary education (through 10th grade), outpatienthealth services,senior citizen services,unemployment,social services,zoning,economic development, and municipalroads. During its existence, this municipality was governed by amunicipal council ofdirectly elected representatives. Themayor wasindirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.[16]
Themunicipal council(Kommunestyre) of Tjøme is made up of representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by politicalparty.
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Green Party(Miljøpartiet De Grønne) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 3 | |
| Liberal Party(Venstre) | 2 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 6 | |
| Liberal Party(Venstre) | 2 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 3 | |
| Liberal Party(Venstre) | 1 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 6 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 4 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 3 | |
| Total number of members: | 19 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 3 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 5 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 9 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 2 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 6 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjomelista) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 5 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 6 | |
| Tjøme List(Tjømelista) | 6 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 5 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 7 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Non-Socialist common list(Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister) | 4 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 4 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Non-Socialist common list(Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Progress Party(Fremskrittspartiet) | 1 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 10 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Socialist Left Party(Sosialistisk Venstreparti) | 1 | |
| Non-Socialist common list(Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister) | 2 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Anders Lange's Party(Anders Langes parti) | 1 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 10 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| New People's Party(Nye Folkepartiet) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 10 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party(Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Liberal Party(Venstre) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 9 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 10 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party(Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 9 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 11 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 9 | |
| Conservative Party(Høyre) | 10 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 1 | |
| Centre Party(Senterpartiet) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 8 | |
| Christian Democratic Party(Kristelig Folkeparti) | 2 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties(Borgerlige Felleslister) | 11 | |
| Total number of members: | 21 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 7 | |
| Farmers' Party(Bondepartiet) | 1 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties(Borgerlige Felleslister) | 12 | |
| Total number of members: | 20 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties(Borgerlige Felleslister) | 14 | |
| Total number of members: | 20 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 6 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties(Borgerlige Felleslister) | 14 | |
| Total number of members: | 20 | |
| Party name(in Norwegian) | Number of representatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Party(Arbeiderpartiet) | 3 | |
| Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties(Borgerlige Felleslister) | 16 | |
| Local List(s)(Lokale lister) | 1 | |
| Total number of members: | 20 | |
| Note: Due to theGerman occupation of Norway duringWorld War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945. | ||
Themayors (Norwegian:ordfører) of Tjøme:[36]