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| official_name =Ullesaker
| idnumber = 3033
| idnumber = 3209
| image_skyline = Storgata Jessheim.jpg
| image_skyline = Storgata Jessheim.jpg
| county = Viken
| county = Akershus
| district = Romerike
| district = Romerike
| capital = [[Jessheim]]
| capital = [[Jessheim]]
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| demonym = Ullsokning
| demonym = Ullsokning
| munwebpage = www.ullensaker.kommune.no
| munwebpage = www.ullensaker.kommune.no
| mayor = Eyvind Jørgensen Schumacher
| mayor = Ståle Lien Hansen
| mayor_party = [[Labour_Party_(Norway)|AP]]
| mayor_party = [[Progress Party (Norway)|FrP]]
| mayor_as_of = 2019
| mayor_as_of = 2023
| area_rank = 301
| area_rank = 301
| area_total_km2 = 252
| area_total_km2 = 252
| area_land_km2 = 250
| area_land_km2 = 250
| area_water_percent = 0.08
| area_water_percent = 0.08
| population_as_of = 2021
| population_as_of = 2023
| population_rank = 26
| population_rank = 25
| population_total = 40459 <ref>[https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/07459/ SSB tabellsøk]</ref>
| population_total = 43814 <ref>[https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/07459/ SSB tabellsøk]</ref>
| populationpercent = 0.52
| populationpercent = 0.52
| population_density_km2= 161
| population_density_km2= 173
| population_increase= 34.5
| population_increase= 34.5
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|income_per_capita=1NOK|income_year=2022}}
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'''Ullensaker''' is a [[Municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in [[Akershus]] in [[Viken (county)|Viken]] [[Counties of Norway|county]], [[Norway]]. It is part of the [[Districts of Norway|traditional region]] of [[Romerike]]. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of [[Jessheim]]. It has a population of 40,459 inhabitants. Norway's largest international airport [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen]], is located in Ullensaker.
'''Ullensaker''' is a [[Municipalities of Norway|municipality]] in [[Akershus]] [[Counties of Norway|county]], [[Norway]]. It is part of the [[Districts of Norway|traditional region]] of [[Romerike]]. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of [[Jessheim]]. It has a population of 40,459 inhabitants. Norway's largest international airport [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen]], is located in Ullensaker.


==Name==
==Name==
The municipality (originally the [[parish]]) is named after the old ''Ullensaker'' farm. The name is first recorded in 1300 as ''Ullinshof''.
The municipality (originally the [[parish]]) is named after the old ''Ullensaker'' farm. The name is first recorded in 1300 as ''Ullinshof''.
The first element is the [[genitive case]] of the name ''Ullinn'' (a sideform of ''[[Ullr]]''). The last element was originally ''[[Heathen hofs|hof]]'' which means "temple" but this was later (around 1500 AD) changed to ''aker'' meaning "[[acre]]" or "[[field (agriculture)|field]]".
The first element is the [[genitive case]] of the name ''Ullinn'' (a sideform of ''[[Ullr]]''). The last element was originally ''[[Heathen hofs|hof]]'' which means "temple", but this was later (around 1500 AD) changed to ''aker'' meaning "[[acre]]" or "[[field (agriculture)|field]]".


==Coat-of-arms==
==Coat-of-arms==
{{Main|Coat of arms of Ullensaker}}
{{Main|Coat of arms of Ullensaker}}
Ullensaker does not have an heraldic [[Coat of arms|coat-of-arms]] properly granted. The municipality uses a non-heraldic [[Coat of arms of Ullensaker|badge]] that is from modern times. The logo was adopted on 8 November 1979, and it shows the god [[Ullr]] of [[Norse mythology]] holding a [[bow (weapon)|bow]] and three [[arrow]]s. The colors on the logo can vary.<ref>{{cite web|author=Norske Kommunevåpen|year=1990|title=Nye kommunevåbener i Norden|url=http://www.ngw.nl/int/nor/u/ullensak.htm|access-date=2008-12-20}}</ref>
Ullensaker does not have an heraldic [[Coat of arms|coat-of-arms]] properly granted. The municipality uses a non-heraldic [[Coat of arms of Ullensaker|badge]] that is from modern times. The logo was adopted on 8 November 1979, and it shows the god [[Ullr]] of [[Norse mythology]] holding a [[bow (weapon)|bow]] and three [[arrow]]s. The colors on the logo can vary.<ref>{{cite web|author=Norske Kommunevåpen|year=1990|title=Nye kommunevåbener i Norden|url=http://www.ngw.nl/int/nor/u/ullensak.htm|access-date=2008-12-20}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Society==
==Society==
Ullensaker has had a huge population increase the last 50 years. This increase has been slightly accelerating the last few years. From the year 2000 to 2007, the population of Ullensaker increased by almost 6,000 people. The recent increase is partly attributed to the founding of [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen]].<ref name=SSB>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/02/02/folkendrhist/tabeller/tab/0235.html|title=Ullensaker. Population numbers. 1951- |publisher=Statistics Norway|language=no}}</ref>
Ullensaker has had a huge population increase over the past fifty years. This increase has been slightly accelerating over the past few years. From 2000 to 2007, the population of Ullensaker increased by almost 6,000 people. The recent increase is partly attributed to the founding of [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen]].<ref name=SSB>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/02/02/folkendrhist/tabeller/tab/0235.html|title=Ullensaker. Population numbers. 1951- |date=21 March 2013 |publisher=Statistics Norway|language=no}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|footnote = '''Source''': [http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/02/folkendrhist_en/tables/tab/0235.html Statistics Norway].<ref>[https://archive.is/20120526193657/http://statbank.ssb.no/statistikkbanken/Default_FR.asp?PXSid=0&nvl=true&PLanguage=0&tilside=selecttable/hovedtabellHjem.asp&KortnavnWeb=folkfram Projected population - Statistics Norway]</ref>
|footnote = '''Source''': [http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/02/folkendrhist_en/tables/tab/0235.html Statistics Norway].<ref>[https://archive.today/20120526193657/http://statbank.ssb.no/statistikkbanken/Default_FR.asp?PXSid=0&nvl=true&PLanguage=0&tilside=selecttable/hovedtabellHjem.asp&KortnavnWeb=folkfram Projected population - Statistics Norway]</ref>
|shading = off
|shading = off
|1951|9195
|1951|9195
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==


In 2021, 1,390 inhabitants had Polish parents and/or were Polish (themselves); 1048 had Pakistani parents and/or were Pakistani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ssb.no/statistikkbanken/selectvarval/Define.asp?subjectcode=&ProductId=&MainTable=FolkInnvkatLand&nvl=&PLanguage=1&nyTmpVar=true&CMSSubjectArea=befolkning&KortNavnWeb=innvbef&StatVariant=&checked=true |title= Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents, by immigration category, country background and percentages of the population|language=en |publisher=ssb.no |access-date=25 June 2017}}</ref>
In 2021, 1,390 inhabitants had Polish parents and/or were Polish (themselves); 1,048 had Pakistani parents and/or were Pakistani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ssb.no/statistikkbanken/selectvarval/Define.asp?subjectcode=&ProductId=&MainTable=FolkInnvkatLand&nvl=&PLanguage=1&nyTmpVar=true&CMSSubjectArea=befolkning&KortNavnWeb=innvbef&StatVariant=&checked=true |title= Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents, by immigration category, country background and percentages of the population|language=en |publisher=ssb.no |access-date=25 June 2017}}</ref>


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! style="background:#efefef;"|Number
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| {{flag|Poland}}||1,390
| {{flag|Poland}}||1390
|-
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| {{flag|Pakistan}}||1048
| {{flag|Pakistan}}||1048
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[[File:Harald Espelund.jpg|140px|thumb|Harald Espelund, 2010]]
[[File:Harald Espelund.jpg|140px|thumb|Harald Espelund, 2010]]
* [[Niels Laache]] (1831 in Ullensaker – 1892) a Norwegian [[Christian revival|revivalist]], writer, and bishop
* [[Niels Laache]] (1831 in Ullensaker – 1892) a Norwegian [[Christian revival|revivalist]], writer, and bishop
* [[Kristian Laake]] (1875 in Ullensaker - 1950) Former Commanding General of Norway
* [[Gudmund Sundby]] (1878 in Ullensaker – 1973) a hydroelectric engineer and academic
* [[Gudmund Sundby]] (1878 in Ullensaker – 1973) a hydroelectric engineer and academic
* [[Thor Gystad]] (born 1919 in Ullensaker - 2007) politician, Mayor of Ullensaker 1959 to 1969
* [[Thor Gystad]] (born 1919 in Ullensaker - 2007) politician, Mayor of Ullensaker 1959 to 1969
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* [[Laila Brenden]] (born 1956) a Norwegian author, lives in Jessheim
* [[Laila Brenden]] (born 1956) a Norwegian author, lives in Jessheim
* [[Knut Ljøgodt]] (born 1968 in Ullensaker) a Norwegian art historian
* [[Knut Ljøgodt]] (born 1968 in Ullensaker) a Norwegian art historian
* [[Anniken Huitfeldt]] (born 1969) an historian and politician, grew up in Jessheim
* [[Anniken Huitfeldt]] (born 1969) a historian and politician, grew up in Jessheim
* [[Tanya Hansen]] (born 1973 in Jessheim) a Norwegian [[pornographic actress]] <ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0361097/ IMDb Database] retrieved 21 February 2021</ref>
* [[Tanya Hansen]] (born 1973 in Jessheim) a Norwegian [[pornographic actress]]<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0361097/ IMDb Database] retrieved 21 February 2021</ref>
* [[Thomas Enger]] (born 1973) a writer and journalist, grew up in Jessheim
* [[Thomas Enger]] (born 1973) a writer and journalist, grew up in Jessheim
* [[Mani Hussaini]] (born 1987) a Kurdish-Norwegian politician, lived in Jessheim since 2001
* [[Mani Hussaini]] (born 1987) a Kurdish-Norwegian politician, lived in Jessheim since 2001
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{{Wiktionary|Ullensaker}}
{{Wiktionary|Ullensaker}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071018203326/http://ssb.no/english/municipalities/0235 Municipal fact sheet] from [[Statistics Norway]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071018203326/http://ssb.no/english/municipalities/0235 Municipal fact sheet] from [[Statistics Norway]]
*{{Wikivoyage-inline|Akershus}}
*{{Wikivoyage inline|Akershus}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928124915/http://www.ullensaker.kommune.no/Modules/theme.aspx?ObjectType=Article&ElementID=1732&Category.ID=5095 Ullensaker municipality website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928124915/http://www.ullensaker.kommune.no/Modules/theme.aspx?ObjectType=Article&ElementID=1732&Category.ID=5095 Ullensaker municipality website]
*[http://www.gardermoenkulturpark.no/ Gardermoen culturepark] {{in lang|no}}
*[http://www.gardermoenkulturpark.no/ Gardermoen culturepark] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070518200402/http://www.gardermoenkulturpark.no/ |date=18 May 2007 }} {{in lang|no}}


{{Geographic location
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Ullensaker
|Centre = Ullensaker
|North = [[Eidsvoll]]
|North = [[Eidsvoll Municipality]]
|Northeast =
|Northeast =
|East = [[Nes municipality|Nes]]
|East = [[Nes Municipality (Akershus)|Nes Municipality]]
|Southeast =
|Southeast =
|South = [[Lillestrøm]]
|South = [[Lillestrøm Municipality]]
|Southwest =
|Southwest =
|West = [[Nannestad]]<br/>[[Gjerdrum]]
|West = [[Nannestad Municipality]]<br/>[[Gjerdrum Municipality]]
|Northwest =
|Northwest =
}}
}}
{{Akershus}}
{{Akershus}}
{{25 largest municipalities of Norway}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Ullensaker| ]]
[[Category:Ullensaker| ]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Akershus]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Akershus]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Viken]]

Latest revision as of 19:58, 12 July 2024

Ullensaker Municipality
Ullensaker kommune
Municipality
Ullesaker
Coat of arms of Ullensaker Municipality
Coat of arms
Akershus within Norway
Akershus within Norway
Ullensaker within Akershus
Ullensaker within Akershus
Coordinates: 60°10′15″N 11°11′17″E / 60.17083°N 11.18806°E / 60.17083; 11.18806
CountryNorway
CountyAkershus
DistrictRomerike
Administrative centreJessheim
Government
 • Mayor (2023)Ståle Lien Hansen (FrP)
Area
 • Total
252 km2 (97 sq mi)
 • Land250 km2 (100 sq mi)
 • Rank#301 in Norway
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
43,814 [1]
 • Rank#25 in Norway
 • Density173/km2 (450/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase +34.5%
DemonymUllsokning[2]
Official language
[3]
 • Norwegian formBokmål
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-3209[4]
Income (per capita)1NOK kr (2022)
WebsiteOfficial website
Data from Statistics Norway

Ullensaker is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Jessheim. It has a population of 40,459 inhabitants. Norway's largest international airport Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, is located in Ullensaker.

Name

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The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old Ullensaker farm. The name is first recorded in 1300 as Ullinshof. The first element is the genitive case of the name Ullinn (a sideform of Ullr). The last element was originally hof which means "temple", but this was later (around 1500 AD) changed to aker meaning "acre" or "field".

Coat-of-arms

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Main article: Coat of arms of Ullensaker

Ullensaker does not have an heraldic coat-of-arms properly granted. The municipality uses a non-heraldic badge that is from modern times. The logo was adopted on 8 November 1979, and it shows the god Ullr of Norse mythology holding a bow and three arrows. The colors on the logo can vary.[5]

Geography

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Ullensaker borders with Eidsvoll to the north, Nes to the east, Sørum to the south, and Gjerdrum and Nannestad to the west. The international airport that serves as the main airport of Norway, Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, is located in Ullensaker. The municipality has two major population centres: the village of Kløfta and the city of Jessheim, the latter one houses the administration center of Ullensaker. There is also a Royal Norwegian Army base at Sessvollmoen as well as a Royal Norwegian Air Force air station, Gardermoen Air Station.

Society

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Ullensaker has had a huge population increase over the past fifty years. This increase has been slightly accelerating over the past few years. From 2000 to 2007, the population of Ullensaker increased by almost 6,000 people. The recent increase is partly attributed to the founding of Oslo Airport, Gardermoen.[6]

History

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Raknehaugen, the largest burial mound in the Nordic countries, has been carbon dated to around 550; the age of the mound is disputed.[7]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19519,195—    
196111,611+26.3%
197115,800+36.1%
198116,906+7.0%
199118,116+7.2%
200120,987+15.8%
201130,081+43.3%
202140,459+34.5%
2031?49,447+22.2%
Source: Statistics Norway.[8]

Demographics

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In 2021, 1,390 inhabitants had Polish parents and/or were Polish (themselves); 1,048 had Pakistani parents and/or were Pakistani.[9]

Ancestry Number
 Poland 1390
 Pakistan 1048
 Lithuania 771
 Afghanistan 641
 Iraq 688
 Sweden 578[10]
 Sri Lanka 452
 Vietnam 378
 Kosovo 327
 Philippines 315
 Bosnia-Herzegovina 266
 Thailand 243
Herredshuset was completed in 1901 and housed Ullensaker county administration until 1967.

Attractions

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Notable people

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Harald Espelund, 2010
Galder with Dimmu Borgir, 2007

Musicians & Bands

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Sport

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Sister cities

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The following cities are twinned with Ullensaker:

References

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  1. ^ SSB tabellsøk
  2. ^ "Navn på steder og personer: Innbyggjarnamn" (in Norwegian). Språkrådet.
  3. ^ "Forskrift om målvedtak i kommunar og fylkeskommunar" (in Norwegian). Lovdata.no.
  4. ^ Bolstad, Erik; Thorsnæs, Geir, eds. (26 January 2023). "Kommunenummer". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget.
  5. ^ Norske Kommunevåpen (1990). "Nye kommunevåbener i Norden". Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  6. ^ "Ullensaker. Population numbers. 1951-" (in Norwegian). Statistics Norway. 21 March 2013.
  7. ^ https://snl.no/Raknehaugen "Det har rådd uenighet om dateringen av Raknehaugen. C14-dateringer utført på materiale fra haugen tyder imidlertid på at gravhaugen ble oppført sent i folkevandringstiden, kanskje omkring 550 evt."
  8. ^ Projected population - Statistics Norway
  9. ^ "Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents, by immigration category, country background and percentages of the population". ssb.no. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Immigrants and Norwegian-born to immigrant parents, by immigration category, country background and percentages of the population". ssb.no. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  11. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 21 February 2021
  12. ^ "Vennskapskommuner" (in Icelandic). Borgarbyggð. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  13. ^ "Falkenbergs vänorter" (in Swedish). Falkenberg kommun. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  14. ^ "Norðurlendskir vinarbýir hjá Leirvíkar Kommunu" (in Faroese). Leirvíkar kommuna. Archived from the original on 11 July 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  15. ^ "Møde i Foreningen Norden" (in Danish). Odsherred kommune. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
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