Vadsø

Not to be confused with Vardø.
This article is about the municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. For the town of Vadsø, see Vadsø (town).
Vadsø Municipality
Vadsø kommune
Čáhcesuolu gielda (Northern Sami)
Vesisaaren komuuni (Kven)
Municipality
Flag of Vadsø Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Vadsø Municipality
Coat of arms
Finnmark within Norway
Finnmark within Norway
Vadsø within Finnmark
Vadsø within Finnmark
Coordinates: 70°04′24″N 29°44′59″E / 70.07333°N 29.74972°E / 70.07333; 29.74972
CountryNorway
CountyFinnmark
DistrictØst-Finnmark
Established1 Jan 1838
Administrative centreVadsø
Government
 • Mayor (2019)Wenche Pederson (Ap)
Area
 • Total1,258.06 km2 (485.74 sq mi)
 • Land1,233.46 km2 (476.24 sq mi)
 • Water24.60 km2 (9.50 sq mi)  2%
 • Rank#83 in Norway
Highest elevation
[1]
633.9 m (2,079.7 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total5,807
 • Rank#166 in Norway
 • Density4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Decrease −6.7%
DemonymVadsøværing[2]
Official language
[3]
 • Norwegian formBokmål
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-5607[4]
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Vadsø (Norwegian: [ˈvɑ̂dsøː] ⓘ; Northern Sami: Čáhcesuolu; Kven: Vesisaari) is a municipality in Finnmark County, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Vadsø, which is also the administrative centre of Finnmark county. Other settlements in Vadsø include Ekkerøy, Kiby, Krampenes, Skallelv, Valen, and Vestre Jakobselv.

The 1,258-square-kilometre (486 sq mi) municipality is the 83rd largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway. Vadsø is the 166th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 5,807. The municipality's population density is 4.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (12/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 6.7% over the previous 10-year period.[5][6]

General information[edit]

The street of Tollbugata in Vadsø
Fishing boats on land in Vadsø
Vadsø Church

The village of Vadsø was granted town status in 1833. In 1838, the town of Vadsø and the entire rural district surrounding the Varangerfjorden were established as the new Vadsø Municipality (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The law required that all towns should be separated from their rural districts, but because of a low population and very few voters, this was impossible to carry out for the municipality of Vadsø in 1838. (This was also true in the nearby towns of Hammerfest and Vardø.)

In 1839, the western district (population: 598) was separated to become the new Nesseby Municipality. This left Vadsø with 388 residents. In 1858, Vadsø Municipality changed again: Nesseby Municipality (population: 706) was merged back into Vadsø and the district of Vadsø located south of the Varangerfjorden (population: 1,171) was separated to form the new Sør-Varanger Municipality. This change resulted in a population of 2,050 in Vadsø Municipality. In 1864, the western district of Vadsø (population: 866) was separated (once again) to re-create Nesseby Municipality, leaving Vadsø with 1,367 residents.

On 1 January 1894, the rest of the rural district (population: 1,296) surrounding the town of Vadsø was separated to form the new Nord-Varanger Municipality. This left just the town of Vadsø remaining in the municipality of Vadsø which now had 1,114 residents. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1964, Nord-Varanger Municipality (population: 1,587) was merged with the town of Vadsø (population: 3,353) to form the present-day Vadsø Municipality.[7]

On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly formed Troms og Finnmark county. Previously, it had been part of the old Finnmark county.[8] On 1 January 2024, the Troms og Finnmark county was divided and the municipality once again became part of Finnmark county.[9]

Name[edit]

The municipality is named after the town of Vadsø. The name of the town comes from the island Vadsøya, since that was the original townsite. The Old Norse form of the name would be *Vazøy, *Vatsøy, *Vassøy; the eldest references to the town show the forms Vasthøen (1520) and Vaadsøenn (1567).[10] The first element is the genitive case of vatn which means "water" and the last element is øy which means "island". Therefore, the meaning of the name is "the island with drinking water".[11]

Coat of arms[edit]

The coat of arms was granted on 20 February 1976. The official blazon is "Gules, a reindeer's head couped argent" (Norwegian: På rød bunn et hvitt reinbukkhode). This means the arms have a red field (background) and the charge is the head of a reindeer stag. The reindeer head has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. Reindeer husbandry is common in the municipality and of great economic importance, especially important among the Sámi population. The reindeer also symbolizes freedom, strength, and endurance. The arms were designed by Hallvard Trætteberg.[12][13][14]

See also: The coats of arms of Eidfjord, Porsanger, Rendalen, Tromsø, and Vågå

Churches[edit]

The Church of Norway has one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Vadsø. It is part of the Varanger prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.

Churches in Vadsø
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Vadsø Vadsø Church Vadsø 1958
Vestre Jakobselv Church Vestre Jakobselv 1940
Skallelv Chapel Skallelv 1961

History[edit]

In the 16th century, the settlement of Vadsø consisted of a fishing village and the old Vadsø Church, located on the island of Vadsøya. The settlement later moved to the mainland. Pomor trade led Vadsø to be a major trading centre in this part of Norway. Township privilege was granted in 1833, and soon settlers came from Finland and the northern part of Sweden, which suffered from famine.

Finnish was rapidly becoming the language of the majority, and this continued for decades. As of 2016, Finnish is still spoken in some households. During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, Vadsø suffered several air raids from the Soviet Union, which bombed German troops. However, there are, unlike most places in Finnmark, a number of 19th century wooden houses preserved close to the city centre, notably the house of Esbensen, built by a Norwegian, and the house of Tuomainen, built by a Finn. On the island of Vadsøya is the airship mast used by Umberto Nobile and Roald Amundsen for their expedition over the North Pole with the airship Norge in 1926, and used again on Nobile's flight with the airship Italia in 1928.[11]

Government[edit]

All municipalities in Norway are 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.[15] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Indre og Østre Finnmark District Court and the Hålogaland Court of Appeal.

Municipal council[edit]

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Vadsø is made up of 21 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Vadsø kommunestyre 2023–2027 [16]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Socialist Forum (Sosialistisk Forum)3
Total number of members:21
Vadsø kommunestyre 2019–2023 [17]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Red Party (Rødt) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
Total number of members:21
Vadsø kommunestyre 2015–2019 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
 Vadsø List (Vadsølista)2
Total number of members:25
Vadsø kommunestyre 2011–2015 [19]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:25
Vadsø kommunestyre 2007–2011 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 5
Total number of members:25
Vadsø kommunestyre 2003–2007 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 7
Total number of members:25
Vadsø kommunestyre 1999–2003 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 9
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1995–1999 [20]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1991–1995 [21]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 7
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1987–1991 [22]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 15
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1983–1987 [23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 17
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1979–1983 [24]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 14
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 1
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1975–1979 [25]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 15
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1971–1975 [26]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 15
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1967–1971 [27]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 15
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Socialist People's Party (Sosialistisk Folkeparti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
Total number of members:29
Vadsø kommunestyre 1964–1967 [28]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 17
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:29
Vadsø bystyre 1959–1963 [29]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 12
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 2
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Vadsø bystyre 1955–1959 [30]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Vadsø bystyre 1951–1955 [31]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:20
Vadsø bystyre 1947–1951 [32]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:20
Vadsø bystyre 1945–1947 [33]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Communist Party (Kommunistiske Parti) 5
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 3
Total number of members:20
Vadsø bystyre 1937–1941* [34]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 10
Total number of members:20
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.
Vadsø bystyre 1934–1937 [35]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 11
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
  Nasjonal Samling Party (Nasjonal Samling) 4
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:20

Mayors[edit]

The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Vadsø:[36]

  • c.1860–1891: Vilhelm Andersen
  • 1892–1894: Nikolai Prebensen (H)
  • 1922–1923: Johan Grønvigh
  • 1924–1925: Jakob Laurits Smith Bredrup
  • 1926–1927: August Absalon Trasti (Ap)
  • 1928-1929: Terje Wold (Ap)
  • 1929–1931: August Absalon Trasti (Ap)
  • 1932-1932: Richard Rasmussen
  • 1933-1933: Andreas Brodtkorb Esbensen
  • 1934–1936: Terje Wold (Ap)
  • 1937-1945: Magnus Methi (Ap)
  • 1953–1959: Anders Aune (Ap)
  • 1962–1963: Jarle Johansen (Ap)
  • 1964–1972: Henry Nikolai Karlsen (Ap)
  • 1972-1979: Roger Hans Jenssen
  • 1980–1983: Paul Rudolf Basma (Ap)
  • 1984–1995: Aage Noren (Ap)
  • 1995-2003: Anne Strifeldt (Ap)
  • 2003-2007: Hauk Henrik Johnsen (Ap)
  • 2007-2013: Svein Dragnes (Ap)
  • 2014-2015: Rolf Arne Hanssen (SV)
  • 2015-2019: Hans-Jacob Bønå (H)
  • 2019–present: Wenche Pederson (Ap)

Geography[edit]

View of the northern lights

The municipality of Vadsø forms the southern coast of the Varanger Peninsula. The treeline lies at 100 m - 200 m ASL, highest at sheltered areas into the fjord away from the sea. There is no conifer forest in the municipality, the treeline is made up of birch forest, and willow shrubs are also common. The Varangerfjorden lies along the southern coast of the municipality and the river Jakobselva runs along the western border of Vadsø. The small islands of Lille Ekkerøy and Vadsøya lie in the Varangerfjorden. The Varangerhalvøya National Park lies in a large part of the interior parts of the municipality.[11] The "midnight sun" is above the horizon from 17 May to 28 July (73 days), and the period with continuous daylight lasts a bit longer, polar night from 25 November to 17 January (54 days). The highest point in the municipality is the 633.85-metre (2,079.6 ft) tall mountain Skipskjølen.[1]

Climate[edit]

Vadsø town has a subarctic climate, with long winters and a cool short summer. Part of the municipality is upland at the Varanger peninsula with alpine tundra climate above the treeline. According to data provided by Vadsø Airport, July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F), while the average daytime temperature hovers around 15 °C (59 °F); on the contrary, February is the coldest, with the average temperature dropping to −6.1 °C (21.0 °F). The annual precipitation is about 410 millimetres (16 in). Spring is a relatively dry season, and precipitation is mainly concentrated in late summer and early autumn. Extreme temperatures ranged from −24.6 °C (−12.3 °F) on February 6, 2012 to 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) on July 19, 2018.

Climate data for Vadsø[a], 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1957–present[b]
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 5.7
(42.3) 		6.4
(43.5) 		7.0
(44.6) 		13.2
(55.8) 		23.0
(73.4) 		30.0
(86.0) 		31.0
(87.8) 		27.5
(81.5) 		21.4
(70.5) 		13.4
(56.1) 		9.1
(48.4) 		6.5
(43.7) 		31.0
(87.8)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 3.1
(37.6) 		2.9
(37.2) 		3.2
(37.8) 		7.4
(45.3) 		15.7
(60.3) 		19.7
(67.5) 		23.4
(74.1) 		21.3
(70.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		9.4
(48.9) 		5.2
(41.4) 		3.9
(39.0) 		24.5
(76.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −3.3
(26.1) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		−1.8
(28.8) 		2.3
(36.1) 		7.2
(45.0) 		11.3
(52.3) 		15.1
(59.2) 		13.8
(56.8) 		10.3
(50.5) 		4.2
(39.6) 		0.7
(33.3) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		4.6
(40.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −5.8
(21.6) 		−6.1
(21.0) 		−4.2
(24.4) 		−0.7
(30.7) 		3.6
(38.5) 		7.5
(45.5) 		10.9
(51.6) 		10.2
(50.4) 		7.3
(45.1) 		1.9
(35.4) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		1.6
(34.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −9.1
(15.6) 		−9.4
(15.1) 		−7.4
(18.7) 		−3.5
(25.7) 		1.0
(33.8) 		5.0
(41.0) 		8.3
(46.9) 		7.4
(45.3) 		4.4
(39.9) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−6.5
(20.3) 		−1.2
(29.8)
Mean minimum °C (°F) −17.1
(1.2) 		−16.9
(1.6) 		−15.0
(5.0) 		−11.2
(11.8) 		−4.1
(24.6) 		0.7
(33.3) 		4.1
(39.4) 		1.9
(35.4) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−11.3
(11.7) 		−13.8
(7.2) 		−19.6
(−3.3)
Record low °C (°F) −20.3
(−4.5) 		−24.6
(−12.3) 		−20.3
(−4.5) 		−15.7
(3.7) 		−11.0
(12.2) 		−2.5
(27.5) 		−0.1
(31.8) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−5.4
(22.3) 		−13.6
(7.5) 		−15.1
(4.8) 		−19.1
(−2.4) 		−24.6
(−12.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31.2
(1.23) 		27.3
(1.07) 		28.3
(1.11) 		24.0
(0.94) 		23.2
(0.91) 		33.5
(1.32) 		47.3
(1.86) 		51.5
(2.03) 		45.3
(1.78) 		36.7
(1.44) 		32.3
(1.27) 		30.0
(1.18) 		410.8
(16.17)
Average extreme snow depth cm (inches) 58
(23) 		75
(30) 		83
(33) 		69
(27) 		15
(5.9) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		2
(0.8) 		13
(5.1) 		36
(14) 		101
(40)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 11.0 9.1 8.1 6.6 6.3 6.8 10.1 11.1 8.6 10.5 9.7 9.7 107.6
Average relative humidity (%) 83 82 78 78 76 76 81 82 83 84 84 84 81
Average dew point °C (°F) −8.5
(16.7) 		−8.6
(16.5) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		0.3
(32.5) 		3.9
(39.0) 		8.2
(46.8) 		7.5
(45.5) 		5.1
(41.2) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		−3.7
(25.3) 		−5.5
(22.1) 		−1.0
(30.2)
Source 1: Norwegian Meteorological Institute (extreme snow depth, dew point and humidity 1991-2020, precipitation 1925-1972 and extremes)[37]
Source 2: NOAA WMO averages 91-2020 Norway[38]

Wildlife[edit]

Birdlife[edit]

Situated on the shores of the Varangerfjorden the municipality of Vadsø is known for its birdlife. Many of its coastal localities like Store Ekkerøy are internationally known for its rich and interesting birdlife. The harbor at Vadsø can produce all three species of eider, including the small Steller's eider.

River fishing[edit]

Fishing permits (for salmon fishing) are sold for use on specific rivers, including Komag-elva.[39]

Transportation[edit]

E75 in Vadsø municipality

Vadsø Airport is located in Kiby, just to the east of the town. The town is also a port of call for the Hurtigruten coastal express boats. Vadsø is located along the European route E75 highway.[11]

Economy[edit]

The service industries have more impact on employment than the total of farming, fishing and the manufacturing industry.[40] The city has suppliers to the regional construction industries, including a concrete works.[41][42] One bookstore exists (2023).[43]

Notable people[edit]

Terje Wold, 1935
Morten Gamst Pedersen, 2012

Sport[edit]

International relations[edit]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Norway

Twin towns — Sister cities[edit]

Vadsø is twinned with the following cities:

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Temperature, dew point, average humidity and snow depth data were measured at Vadsø Airport, while precipitation data were only recorded at Ekkerøy weather station between 1925 and 1972.
  2. ^ The extreme temperature data from 1957 to 1972 is provided by Ekkerøy weather station, while the extreme temperature data from 2002 to the present comes from Vadsø Airport.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Høgaste fjelltopp i kvar kommune" (in Norwegian). Kartverket. 16 January 2024.
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