Roan, Norway

For other uses, see Roan (disambiguation).

Roan is a former municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1892 until its dissolution in 2020 when it joined Åfjord Municipality. It was part of the Fosen region along the coast. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Roan. Other villages included Bessaker, Brandsfjord, and Hofstad.

Roan Municipality Roan kommune
Former municipality
View of Bessaker in Roan
Flag Coat of arms
Trøndelag within Norway
Roan within Trøndelag
Coordinates: 64°09′01″N 10°18′09″E
Country	Norway
County	Trøndelag
District	Fosen
Established	1 June 1892
• Preceded by	Bjørnør Municipality
Disestablished	1 Jan 2020
• Succeeded by	Åfjord Municipality
Administrative centre	Roan
Government
• Mayor (2015-2019)	Einar Eian (H)
Area  (upon dissolution)
• Total	374.64 km2 (144.65 sq mi)
• Land	355.17 km2 (137.13 sq mi)
• Water	19.47 km2 (7.52 sq mi)  5.2%
• Rank	#248 in Norway
Population  (2018)
• Total	953
• Rank	#399 in Norway
• Density	2.7/km2 (7/sq mi)
• Change (10 years)	−5.4%
Official language [1]
• Norwegian form	Neutral
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	NO-5019[2]
Website	Official website
Data from Statistics Norway

A large wind park is located on the mountain plateau just southeast of Bessaker.

At the time of its dissolution in 2020, the 375-square-kilometre (145 sq mi) municipality was the 248th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Roan was the 399th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 953. The municipality's population density was 2.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (7.0/sq mi) and its population had decreased by 5.4% over the last decade.^[3][4]

General information

View of the Skjørafjorden along the Roan coast

The municipality of Roan was established on 1 June 1892 when the old municipality of Bjørnør was divided into three separate municipalities: Roan (population: 2,069), Osen (population: 1,575), and Stoksund (population: 1,122).^[5]

On 1 January 2018, the municipality switched from the old Sør-Trøndelag county to the new Trøndelag county. On 1 January 2020, the neighboring municipalities of Roan and Åfjord merged into one large municipality called Åfjord.^[6]

Name

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the old Roan farm since the first Roan Church was built there. The name is probably derived from the Old Norse word róða which means "pole" a reference to a mountain peak behind the farm.^[7]

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 22 May 1987 and it was in use until 1 January 2020 when the municipality was dissolved. The official blazon is "Azure, three terns volant argent" (Norwegian: I blått tre oppflyvende sølv terner, 2-1). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a group of three flying terns. The bird design has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. Terns, a very watchful and energetic bird, are intended to symbolize the local inhabitants and the coast with the vast bird life in the area. The arms were initially designed by Solfrid Krogfjord with the final design by Einar H. Skjervold. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. After the municipal merger on 1 January 2020, these arms were adopted as the arms for the new Åfjord Municipality.^{[8][9][10][11]}

See also: the coat of arms of Tvedestrand

Churches

The Church of Norway had one parish (sokn) within the municipality of Roan. It is part of the Fosen prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Churches in Roan

Parish (sokn)	Church name	Location of the church	Year built
Roan	Roan Church	Roan	1702

Geography

View of the highest point in Roan municipality

Roan was located on the Fosen peninsula between the municipalities of Åfjord (to the south) and Osen (to the north), with Namdalseid to the east. Roan also included a number of islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Three major fjords cut into the landscape: the Brandsfjorden in the north, Bersfjorden in the central part, and the Skjørafjorden in the south. The Kaura lighthouse was located on a small island in the mouth of the Brandsfjorden. The Hellfjorden is a small fjord arm that branches off the main Brandsfjorden.

The landscape was very hilly, with bare mountaintops reaching 400 to 600 metres (1,300 to 2,000 ft) above sea level. The highest mountain is the 644-metre (2,113 ft) tall Dåapma on the border with Namdalseid.^[11]

Government

While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elected a mayor.^[12] The municipality fell under the Fosen District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Roan is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows:

Roan kommunestyre 2016–2019 ^[13]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	1
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	5
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 2012–2015 ^[14]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	2
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	4
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	1
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	8
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 2008–2011 ^[13]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	4
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 2004–2007 ^[13]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	2
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	6
	Future list - Local list for Bessaker (Framtidslista - Bygdeliste for Bessaker)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 2000–2003 ^[13]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	2
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	1
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	7
	Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1996–1999 ^[15]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	2
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	4
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	6
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Roan Municipality's Local List (Roan kommunes Bygdeliste)	1
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1992–1995 ^[16]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	2
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	4
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	4
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	1
	Roan Municipality Local List (Roan kommunes Bygdeliste)	4
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1988–1991 ^[17]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	5
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	4
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	1
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1984–1987 ^[18]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	5
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	6
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	1
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1980–1983 ^[19]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	5
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	4
	Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and Liberal People's Party (Liberale Folkepartiet)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1976–1979 ^[20]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	3
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	3
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	3
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	5
	Joint list of the Liberal Party (Venstre) and New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)	3
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1972–1975 ^[21]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	5
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	2
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	4
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	1
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	3
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1968–1971 ^[22]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	2
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	4
Total number of members:		17

Roan kommunestyre 1964–1967 ^[23]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	5
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	2
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	2
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	3
Total number of members:		17

Roan herredsstyre 1960–1963 ^[24]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	3
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	3
	Centre Party (Senterpartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	2
Total number of members:		17

Roan herredsstyre 1956–1959 ^[25]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	1
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	3
	Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	4
Total number of members:		17

Roan herredsstyre 1952–1955 ^[26]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	3
	Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)	4
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	4
Total number of members:		16

Roan herredsstyre 1948–1951 ^[27]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	4
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	1
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	11
Total number of members:		16

Roan herredsstyre 1945–1947 ^[28]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	5
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	3
	Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)	4
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	4
Total number of members:		16

Roan herredsstyre 1938–1941* ^[29]  

Party name (in Norwegian)		Number of representatives
	Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)	3
	Conservative Party (Høyre)	1
	Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet)	3
	Liberal Party (Venstre)	2
	Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)	1
	Local List(s) (Lokale lister)	6
Total number of members:		16
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.

Mayors

The mayors of Roan:^{[30][31][32][33]}

• 1892–1907: John Hopstad (MV/V)
• 1908–1919: Johan Stinessen (V)
• 1920–1922: Henrik Guttelvik (V)
• 1923–1925: Johan Stinessen (V)
• 1926–1931: Anton Lindbak Nilssen (Bp)
• 1932–1937: Menelai Næss (V)
• 1938–1945: Anton Lindbak Nilssen (Bp)
• 1946–1951: Kristian Strøm (KrF)
• 1952–1959: Anton Lindbak Nilssen (Bp)
• 1960–1963: Hans Viken (H)
• 1964–1979: Magnar Wiik (Ap)
• 1980–1985: Johan Nerdal (Sp)
• 1986–1987: Jan Utkilen (H)
• 1988–1991: Henning Martinsen (H)
• 1992–1995: Erling Eian (H)
• 1995–1999: Henning Martinsen (H)
• 1999–2003: Oddvar Dahl (Sp)
• 2003–2011: Albert Larsen (H)
• 2011–2015: Jan Helge Grydeland (Sp)
• 2015–2019: Einar Eian (H)

Population

Almost all the inhabitants lived along the coast or in the Hofstaddalen valley. The islands were all generally uninhabited with few exceptions. The island of Brandsøya, which has a bridge connecting it to the mainland, has some inhabitants. There are only two roads leaving the municipality: one going south to Å in Åfjord and one to Osen.^[11]

See also

• List of former municipalities of Norway

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External links

• Media related to Roan, Norway at Wikimedia Commons
• Trøndelag travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Municipal fact sheet from Statistics Norway (in Norwegian)