About Namsos
Namsos is a municipality located in the Trøndelag region of Norway. It has existed as a municipality since 1846 and currently covers a total area of 2,132.6 square kilometres. As of 2026, the local population is 15,112 inhabitants, and the highest point in the area is Grønkleppen. The landscape is defined by features including the river Namsen, the airport Namsos Airport, and Salvatnet, which is classified as a meromictic lake. The municipality maintains a twinning agreement with Hudiksvall Municipality in Sweden. Other islands and bodies of water within the municipal boundaries include Otterøya, Jøa, Gilten, Finnvollvatnet, and the Dun Church.
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