Editing Naustdal

{{short description|Former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway}}
{{about|the municipality in Sunnfjord, Norway|the village in this municipality|Naustdal (village)}}
{{Infobox kommune
|name                   = Naustdal
|former                 = yes
|native_name            = 
|native_name_lang       = 
|other_name             = 
|official_name          = 
|image_skyline          = Naustdal sentrum.JPG
|image_caption          = View of the village of Naustdal
|idnumber               = 1433
|county                 = Sogn og Fjordane
|district               = Sunnfjord
|capital                = [[Naustdal (village)|Naustdal]]
|established            = 1 Jan 1896
|preceded               = [[Førde Municipality]]
|disestablished         = 1 Jan 2020
|succeeded              = [[Sunnfjord (municipality)|Sunnfjord Municipality]]
|language               = Nynorsk
|demonyms               = Naustedøling<br />Naustedøl
|coatofarms             = Naustdal komm.svg
|mayor                  = Håkon Myrvang 
|mayor_party            = [[Labour Party (Norway)|Ap]]
|mayor_as_of            = 2007-2019
|area_rank              = 251
|area_total_km2         = 369.49
|area_land_km2          = 355.51
|area_water_km2         = 13.98
|area_water_percent     = 3.8
|population_as_of       = 2019
|population_rank        = 277
|population_total       = 2,793
|population_density_km2 = 7.9
|population_increase    = 5.2
|coordinates            = {{coord|61|33|38|N|05|51|19|E|region:NO|display=inline,title}}
|utm_zone = 32V |utm_northing = 6829281 |utm_easting = 0332975 | geo_cat = adm2nd
}}

'''Naustdal''' is a [[List of former municipalities of Norway|former municipality]] in the old [[Sogn og Fjordane]] [[Counties of Norway|county]], [[Norway]]. It was located in the [[Districts of Norway|traditional district]] of [[Sunnfjord]]. The [[administrative centre]] was the village of [[Naustdal (village)|Naustdal]], which has 1,188 inhabitants (2017).<ref name="ssb">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |date=1 January 2016 |title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality. |url=https://www.ssb.no/286025/urban-settlements.population-and-area-by-municipality.1-january-2016}}</ref>  Other villages in Naustdal include [[Indrevevring]] and [[Helle, Sogn og Fjordane|Helle]]. The municipality became part of [[Sunnfjord Municipality]] in [[Vestland]] county on 1 January 2020.

Naustdal was situated between the towns of [[Førde (town)|Førde]] and [[Florø]], along the [[Norwegian National Road 5]] highway. The [[Naustdal Tunnel]] ran through the mountains to connect to the town of Florø. The [[Førde Airport, Bringeland|Førde Airport]] in Bringeland in [[Gaular]] municipality is the closest regional airport, and it lies about {{convert|30|km}} from Naustdal. At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the {{convert|369|km2|adj=on}} municipality is the 251st largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Naustdal is the 276th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 2,793. The municipality's [[population density]] is {{convert|7.9|PD/km2}} and its population has increased by 5.2% over the last decade.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |year=2018 |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |access-date=2019-11-09 |language=no}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |access-date=2019-11-09 |language=no}}</ref>

Naustdal was a farming community with diversity and cultural activities ranging from annual art exhibitions at [[Vevring]] to fairs, music, and dancing. Several renowned artists and writers come from Naustdal. Some of the local farmers breed horses, and horse shows are held every second year. Athletes from Naustdal do very well both in national and international championships, especially in [[volleyball]] and [[Powerlifting|weightlifting]]. Naustdal offers rich opportunities for outdoor life such as fishing on the fjord from hired boats. The famous [[salmon]] river, [[Nausta]], is in one of the county's largest wilderness areas with mountains, streams, lakes, and mountain farms, and it attracts many tourists from around the world. A recreational area and marina have recently been laid out near the center of [[Naustdal (village)|Naustdal]].

==General information==
[[File:Naustdal, Norway, may 2003.jpg|thumb|left|17th of May celebration]]
[[File:naustdal church beach.jpg|thumb|left|The beach next to the [[Naustdal Church]]]]
[[File:Vevring kirke.jpg|thumb|left|[[Vevring Church]]]]
The [[prestegjeld|parish]] of Naustdal was established as a [[List of municipalities of Norway|municipality]] on 1 January 1896 when it was split off from the large municipality of [[Førde]]. Initially, Naustdal had a population of 2,543. During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the [[Schei Committee]]. On 1 January 1964, all of Naustdal that was located north of the [[Førdefjorden]] (population: 1,633) and all of the municipality of [[Vevring]] that was to the north of the Førdefjorden (population: 439) were merged to form the new municipality of Naustdal. The parts of Naustdal that were located south of the Førdefjorden (population: 265) were transferred to the municipality of [[Førde]].<ref name="Dag">{{Cite book |last=Jukvam |first=Dag |year=1999 |title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen |url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf |publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]] |language=no |isbn=9788253746845}}</ref>

On 1 January 2020, the neighboring municipalities of [[Jølster]], [[Førde]], Naustdal, and [[Gaular]] were merged to form the new [[Sunnfjord Municipality]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ny kommune i Indre Sunnfjord |url=http://prosjektsunnfjord.no/ |access-date=2017-10-21 |language=no}}</ref>

===Name===
The municipality (originally the [[prestegjeld|parish]]) is named after the old ''[[Naustdal (village)|Naustdal]]'' farm ({{langx|non|Naustdalr}}) since the first [[Naustdal Church]] was built there. The first element is the name of the local river [[Nausta]]. The river name is identical with the word {{wikt-lang|non|naust}} which means "[[boathouse]]". The last element is {{wikt-lang|non|dalr}} which means "[[valley]]" or "dale".<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lN1LAQAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Nordre Bergenhus amt |date=1919 |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |edition=12 |location=Kristiania, Norge |page=336 |language=no |authorlink=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>

===Coat of arms===
The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 11 December 1987. The official [[blazon]] is ''"[[Argent]], a [[Chief (heraldry)|chief]] [[dancetty]] [[Azure (heraldry)|azure]]"'' ({{langx|no|På sølv grunn blått skjoldhovud laga med breitt tannsnitt}}). This means the arms are divided with a [[line (heraldry)|line]] that is [[dancetty]] which divides the [[Chief (heraldry)|chief]] from the rest of the shield in a ratio of 1:3. The [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) above the line has a [[tincture (heraldry)|tincture]] of blue. Below the line, the field 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 two colors are divided by a jagged line which symbolizes the profile of the [[gable]]s of three [[boathouse]]s. The arms are [[Canting arms|canting]] since the [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]] word ''naust'' means "boathouse". The two colors symbolize the sky above and the silver/white represents the sea. The arms were designed by Inge Rotevatn. 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=Naustdal |access-date=2023-06-20 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Naustdal, Sogn og Fjordane (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-14-33.html |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1987-12-11 |title=Godkjenning av våpen og flagg |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LFO/forskrift/1987-12-11-1064 |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref> 

===Churches===
The [[Church of Norway]] had two parishes ({{lang|no|sokn}}) within the municipality of Naustdal. It was part of the [[Sunnfjord prosti]] ([[deanery]]) in the [[Diocese of Bjørgvin]].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Naustdal'''''
!Parish ({{lang|no|sokn}})!!Church name!!Location of the church!!Year built
|-
|Naustdal||[[Naustdal Church]]||[[Naustdal (village)|Naustdal]]||1891
|-
|Vevring||[[Vevring Church]]||[[Indrevevring]]||1846
|}

==Government==
While it existed, this municipality was responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]], [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of [[Direct election|directly elected]] representatives. The [[mayor]] was [[Indirect election|indirectly elected]] by a vote of the municipal council.<ref name="ks">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=kommunestyre |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]] |url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre |access-date=2023-01-01 |date=2022-09-20 |editor-last=Hansen |editor-first=Tore |language=no |editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene}}</ref> The municipality was under the jurisdiction of the [[Sogn og Fjordane District Court]] and the [[Gulating Court of Appeal]].

===Municipal council===
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] {{lang|no|(Kommunestyre)}} of Naustdal was made up of 21 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The [[Political party|party]] breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:
{{div col|colwidth=33em|style=column-count:2}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 2016
|end                       = 2019
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg">{{Cite web |title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/ |publisher=Statistics Norway |language=no}}</ref>
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 9
|Høyre                     = 2
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 4
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 4
|Venstre                   = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 2012
|end                       = 2015
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Tall for Norge: Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Sogn og Fjordane |url=https://valgresultat.no/sogn%2Bog%2Bfjordane/naustdal?type=ko&year=2011 |access-date=2019-10-29 |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 1
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Rødt                      = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 4
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 2008
|end                       = 2011
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 1
|Rød_Valgallianse          = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 2004
|end                       = 2007
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 1
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 6
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre                   = 1
|Rød_Valgallianse          = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 2000
|end                       = 2003
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|otherparty                = Naustdal list
|otherparty_no             = Naustdal-lista
|otherparty_number         = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1996
|end                       = 1999
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1996 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|Høyre                     = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 8
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Venstre                   = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1992
|end                       = 1995
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1993 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 5
|Høyre                     = 3
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 8
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1988
|end                       = 1991
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1988 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |access-date=2020-02-16 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 5
|Høyre                     = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 6
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 1
|Venstre                   = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1984
|end                       = 1987
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1984 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 7
|Venstre                   = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1980
|end                       = 1983
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1979 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Høyre                     = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 6
|Venstre                   = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1976
|end                       = 1979
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1977 |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 4
|Senterpartiet             = 8
|Venstre                   = 1
|otherparty                = Non-party local list
|otherparty_no             = Upolitisk Bygdeliste 
|otherparty_number         = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1972
|end                       = 1975
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1973 |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 2
|Høyre                     = 3
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 4
|Senterpartiet             = 9
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1968
|end                       = 1971
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1967 |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo |volume=I}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 12
|Venstre                   = 6
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|start                     = 1964
|end                       = 1967
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1964 |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 11
|Venstre                   = 7
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1960
|end                       = 1963
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1960 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Senterpartiet             = 9
|Local_Lists               = 8
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1956
|end                       = 1959
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1957 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 21
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Senterpartiet             = 10
|Venstre                   = 7
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1952
|end                       = 1955
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1952 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 20
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 10
|Venstre                   = 8
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1948
|end                       = 1951
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1948 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 20
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 8
|Venstre                   = 6
|Borgerlige_Felleslister   = 4
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1945
|end                       = 1947
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1947 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 20
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Senterpartiet             = 10
|Venstre                   = 6
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Naustdal
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1938
|end                       = 1941* 
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1938 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |access-date=2020-05-14 |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=no |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|nynorsk                   = yes
|Total                     = 20
|Senterpartiet             = 10
|Venstre                   = 7
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 3
|}}
{{div col end}}

===Mayors===
The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayors]] ({{langx|nn|ordførar}}) of Naustdal:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-03-03 |title=Ordførarar i Naustdal kommune |url=https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/fylkesleksikon/3402864.html |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=NRK Fylkesliksikon |language=no}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* 1896-1907: Gunder B. Thune
* 1908-1913: Olai Horstad 
* 1914-1916: Ola Schei
* 1917-1920: Bendik Erdal 
* 1920-1928: Anders Erdal 
* 1929-1937: Elias Aamot
* 1938-1938: Oddgeir Erdal 
* 1939-1940: Sivert Reed 
* 1941-1945: Anders Øye 
* 1945-1945: Sivert Reed 
* 1946-1951: Albert Buanes 
* 1952-1955: Ottar Molnes
* 1955-1955: Alfred Rygg 
* 1956-1956: Olav Vaksdal
* 1956-1957: Nikolai Svoen 
* 1958-1959: Albert Buanes
* 1960-1963: Andreas Schei 
* 1964-1975: Ola Fimland 
* 1976-1979: Magnus Grimset 
* 1980-1983: Oddbjørn Schei  
* 1984-1987: Magnus Grimset 
* 1988-1988: Sigmund Brekke
* 1988-1991: Per Storegjerde 
* 1992-1999: Kjell Klopstad 
* 1999-2007: Jan Herstad  
* 2007-2019: Håkon Myrvang ([[Labour Party (Norway)|Ap]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Politisk styring |url=https://www.naustdal.kommune.no/kommune-og-politikk/lokalpolitikk/politisk-styring/ |access-date=2017-10-21 |publisher=Naustdal Kommune |language=no}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

==Geography==
[[File:Nausta small.jpg|thumb|right|[[Nausta]] River]]
Naustdal is located on the north shore of the [[Førdefjorden]], stretching from the mouth of the fjord to the east, almost reaching to the end of the fjord. It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of [[Flora, Norway|Flora]] and [[Gloppen]], to the east by [[Jølster]], to the south by [[Førde]], and to the south and west by [[Askvoll]].

===Climate===
The [[climate]] in Naustdal is wet with a short summer and a mild winter. Naustdal has a yearly precipitation of {{convert|2335|mm}}. There are great regional differences in the climate. There is [[snow]] rarely more than a week furthest out in the fjord. Up in the valley the first snow comes in early October and stays until late April/May and {{convert|1|to|2|m}} of snow is common.

{{Weather box 
|metric first= yes
|single line = yes
|location = Naustdal
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|Jan mean C=−1.2
|Feb mean C=−1.0
|Mar mean C=1.8
|Apr mean C=4.6
|May mean C=9.7
|Jun mean C=13.0
|Jul mean C=14.2
|Aug mean C=13.7
|Sep mean C=10.3
|Oct mean C=7.2
|Nov mean C=2.3
|Dec mean C=0.2
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==Fishing==
===Inland fishing===
The municipality of Naustdal is ideal for [[freshwater]] [[fishing]]. Over 30 lakes and connecting streams contain [[trout]]. Many of the lakes also contain [[Salvelinus|char]]. Most of your catch will be small fish but will taste delicious when fried in a pan. In the right places, you can also catch really big fish&ndash;{{convert|6|kg}} trout have been caught in this area.

===Salmon and sea trout fishing===
The [[Nausta]] river is one of the best rivers for [[salmon]] in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county. Salmon travel {{convert|12|km}} upstream from the river mouth. The stretch from the fjord to the Hovefoss [[waterfall]] is also good for [[Brown trout|sea trout]] fishing. The small Redal water system contains small salmon, sea trout, trout, and char. Small salmon and sea trout are best caught during floods.

===Sea fishing===
Naustdal has {{convert|40|km}} of shoreline bordering on the [[fjord]]. Distances from motor roads to the sea are short at all locations. In outlying, non-farming areas, fishing from the seashore is unrestricted. Fishing from boats on the fjord using a rod or line is free for all. The main types of fish caught in the area include [[cod]], [[Pollock|saithe]], [[mackerel]], [[herring]], [[salmon]], and [[brown trout|sea trout]], although every type of fish commonly found in Norwegian waters can be caught here. The Russenes recreational area near the sound at Ålesundet is an excellent place for fishing from land, offering a one-mile shoreline. For boat fishing trips contact boat rental agents or the "Russenes Tur og Fiske", who will bring you to the best fishing places.

==Attractions==
[[File:naustdal high.jpg|thumb|Naustdal]]
[[File:Sanden med Budeia.JPG|thumb|Sculpture ''Budeia'' by Kjartan Slettemark in Sanden, Naustdal.]]
[[File:Førdefjorden.JPG|thumb|[[Førdefjorden]]]]

===Nausta river===
From the old bridge across the [[Nausta]] river near the waterfall Naustdalsfossen you can watch salmon conquer the waterfall in powerful leaps—unless they are caught by rivaling anglers on the banks of the plunging pool. Hooking the fish is difficult &mdash; landing it a work of art. The local landowners will show you the best fishing places. Fishing permits may be purchased at the local petrol station or from the landowners. Nausta was in 2005 ranked best in [[Sogn og Fjordane]] and number 19 nationally with a total catch of {{convert|4698|kg}}.

===Mountains===
The large mountain area in the eastern part of Naustdal offers a wealth of scenery. There are large lakes and connecting streams. The trout fishing is excellent and fishing permits are available. "Longvasshytta", a self-catering cabin for hikers, can be reached after a 6-hour hike from the nearest road.

===Russenes===
Recreational grounds have been laid out at Russeneset near the inlet Ålesundet. Several footpaths in the area are signposted. Along the paths, you will find information posters about cultural history, flora, and fauna. Excellent for fishing, swimming, bird watching or just walking.

===Sanden Beach===
Recreational grounds are laid out along the fjord near the center of Naustdal. There is a marina, sandy beach, diving tower, and a place for beach volleyball.

===Air Combat Museum===
The museum covers the air battle between [[Nazi Germany|German]] and [[British Armed Forces|British aircraft]] over [[Sunnfjord]] on 9 February 1945, also known at the [[Black Friday (1945)|Black Friday]]. In the museum there are objects from the battles, [[airplane]] parts, [[map]]s, and [[photograph]]s. It has a rich collection of splendid [[model aircraft|model airplanes]] from the navigator Bernard Nicholl, who participated in the battles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naustdal Municipality in Norway |url=http://www.gonorway.com/norway/counties/sogn-and-fjordande/naustdal/763b49b7c067149/ |access-date=11 August 2008}}</ref>

==Notable people==
{{See also|Sunnfjord_(municipality)#Notable_people}}

==See also==
*[[List of former municipalities of Norway]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.naustdal.kommune.no Naustdal Kommune]
*[http://www.nrk.no/sfj/leksikon/1233740.html NRK Municipality encyclopedia]

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