Ålesund

For the city, see Ålesund (city).

Ålesund (or Aalesund) is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Ålesund was founded in 1837. The city has gotten attention worldwide for being one of the best small sea ports in Europe.^[2][3][4][1]

Ålesund[1]
Muncipiality
Seal
Nickname:  "Åleby"
Coordinates: 62°28′40″N 06°11′25″E
Country	Norway
Area
• Total	99 km2 (38 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	46,747
• Density	470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Ålesunder Ålesundar
Time zone	UTC + 1
Website	alesund.kommune.no

The mayor, Håkon Lykkebø Strand, is elected until late 2027.^[5]

Related pages

• List of mayors in Norway that are elected until 2027