About Stavanger
Located in the Rogaland region of Norway, the municipality of Stavanger covers an area of 262.5 square kilometres and has a population of 151,669 as of 2026. The city has existed as a municipality since 1837 and sits at an elevation of 1 metre. Notable landmarks within the municipal borders include the University of Stavanger, the monument known as Sverd i fjell, and Stavanger Cathedral. The municipality also encompasses islands such as Ombo, Åmøy, and Bru, while the highest point is Bandåsen. Stavanger maintains twin town relationships with Aberdeen, Macaé, Baku, Antsirabe, and Esbjerg, and is served by Stavanger station and the Rogaland Teater.
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