Tjøme

Coordinates: 59°7′16″N 10°23′57″E / 59.12111°N 10.39917°E / 59.12111; 10.39917
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This article is about the former municipality in Vestfold, Norway. For other uses, see Tjøme (disambiguation).
Tjøme Municipality
Tjøme kommune
Former municipality
Tjømø herred  (historic name)
Flag of Tjøme Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms of Tjøme Municipality
Coat of arms
Vestfold within Norway
Vestfold within Norway
Tjøme within Vestfold
Tjøme within Vestfold
Coordinates: 59°7′16″N 10°23′57″E / 59.12111°N 10.39917°E / 59.12111; 10.39917
CountryNorway
CountyVestfold
Established1 Jan 1838
 • Created asFormannskapsdistrikt
Disestablished1 Jan 2018
 • Succeeded byFærder Municipality
Administrative centreTjøme
Government
 • Mayor (2008)Bente Kleppe Bjerke (Ap)
Area
 (upon dissolution)
 • Total39.40 km2 (15.21 sq mi)
 • Land39.29 km2 (15.17 sq mi)
 • Water0.11 km2 (0.04 sq mi)  0.3%
 • Rank#417 in Norway
Population
 (2017)
 • Total4,928
 • Rank#212 in Norway
 • Density130/km2 (320/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase +9.7%
DemonymTjømling[1]
Official language
[2]
 • Norwegian formBokmål
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeNO-0723[3]
Data from Statistics Norway

Tjøme (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈçø̀ːmə]) is a former municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 39-square-kilometre (15 sq mi) island municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2018. The area is now part of Færder Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Tjøme. Other villages in Tjøme included Bjørnevåg, Grimestad, Hulebakk, Ormelet, Solvang, Sundene, and Svelvik.[4]

At the time of its dissolution in 2017, the 39.4-square-kilometre (15.2 sq mi) municipality was the 417th largest by area out of the 426 municipalities in Norway. Tjøme was the 212th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 4,928. The municipality's population density was 125 inhabitants per square kilometre (320/sq mi) and its population had increased by 9.7% over the previous 10-year period.[5][6]

The whole municipality was made up of a group of islands located to the south of Nøtterøy Municipality. The municipality included all of the island of Tjøme plus the smaller islands of Hvasser, Brøtsø, Hui, and Sandø. In addition to this, there were also about 475 smaller islands and skerries. The main island of Tjøme is the second-largest island in Vestfold County.[7]

Tjøme was the childhood holiday destination for writer Roald Dahl.[8]

General information[edit]

The parish of Tjømø (later spelled Tjøme) was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). The borders of the municipality were never changed.[9] On 1 January 2018, Tjøme municipality (population: 4,928) and Nøtterøy Municipality (population: 21,748) were merged to form the new Færder Municipality.[10]

Name[edit]

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the island of Tjøme (Old Norse: Tjúma) since the first Tjøme Church was built there. The name is very old and its meaning is not certain. The name may be derived from the word taumr which means "bridle" or "rope", likely referring to the shape of the island.[11] Historically, the name of the municipality was spelled Tjømø. On 3 November 1917, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Tjøme.[12]

Coat of arms[edit]

The coat of arms was granted on 17 February 1989. The official blazon is "Azure, three oarlocks argent, 2 over 1" (Norwegian: I blått tre sølv åregafler, 2-1). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a set of three oarlocks. The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The blue color in the field symbolizes the importance of the sea for this island community. The oarlock was chosen as a symbol for the importance of fishing and trading for the municipality. There are three oarlocks to represent the three main islands: Tjøme, Hvasser, and Brøtsø. The arms were designed by Even Jarl Skoglund after winning a public competition to design the arms. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms.[13][14][15]

See also: the coats of arms for Fosnes and Radøy

Churches[edit]

The Church of Norway had two parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Tjøme. It was part of the Tønsberg domprosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Tunsberg.

Churches in Tjøme
Parish (sokn) Church name Location of the church Year built
Hvasser Hvasser Church Hvasser 1903
Tjøme Tjøme Church Tjøme 1866

Geography[edit]

Tjøme Lilleskagen

Tjøme municipality was completely located on islands between the Tønsbergfjorden and the Ytre Oslofjord. The main island being the island of Tjøme, where the municipal centre Kirkebygda is located. This village was also were the shops, schools, and restaurants were located. There are a few other central areas on the islands such as Hvasser, with active fishermen as well as the tourist industry for the travelers passing through. Hvasser has an icebar, shops, petrol station, and a number of places to buy food and supplies.

There were approximately 4,600 permanent residents in Tjøme, but in the summer months that number rose to around 40,000 inhabitants, including the Norwegian royal family who have a summer house on Tjøme. The reason for the extreme increase is mainly the sea sports available in the area and the remarkably good weather. Summers in Tjøme are both warm and sunny, and the beaches are filled with locals and tourists. Tjøme has been nicknamed Sommerøya (English: the summer island) because so many tourists, particularly from the Oslo area, visit the municipality.

Verdens Ende (English: World's End, or more figuratively, The End of the Earth) lies at the southern tip of Tjøme Island, and has for years been visited by tourists. Tjøme is also a great place for hiking, even though they are limited by the size of the island. The spectacular seaside scenery can be seen all year round. Færder Lighthouse and the Store Færder Lighthouse were both located in Tjøme municipality.

Government[edit]

While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment, social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.[16]

Municipal council[edit]

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Tjøme is made up of representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Tjøme kommunestyre 2016–2017 [17][18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4
  Green Party (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)2
Total number of members:19
Tjøme kommunestyre 2012–2015 [19]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 2
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)1
Total number of members:19
Tjøme kommunestyre 2008–2011 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 3
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)4
Total number of members:19
Tjøme kommunestyre 2004–2007 [18]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 6
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 4
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)3
Total number of members:19
Tjøme kommunestyre 2000–2003 [18][20]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 3
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)4
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1996–1999 [21]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 2
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
 Tjøme List (Tjomelista)4
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1992–1995 [22]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 5
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 6
 Tjøme List (Tjømelista)6
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1988–1991 [23]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 5
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 7
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
 Non-Socialist common list (Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister)4
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1984–1987 [24]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 4
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
 Non-Socialist common list (Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister)2
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1980–1983 [25]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti) 1
 Non-Socialist common list (Ikke-sosialistiske felleslister)2
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1976–1979 [26]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Anders Lange's Party (Anders Langes parti) 1
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet) 1
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1972–1975 [27]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 10
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
  Liberal Party (Venstre) 1
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1968–1971 [28]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
Total number of members:21
Tjøme kommunestyre 1964–1967 [29]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 11
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
Total number of members:21
Tjøme herredsstyre 1960–1963 [30]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 9
  Conservative Party (Høyre) 10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet) 1
Total number of members:21
Tjøme herredsstyre 1956–1959 [31]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) 2
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 11
Total number of members:21
Tjøme herredsstyre 1952–1955 [32]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 7
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet) 1
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 12
Total number of members:20
Tjøme herredsstyre 1948–1951 [33]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 14
Total number of members:20
Tjøme herredsstyre 1945–1947 [34]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 6
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 14
Total number of members:20
Tjøme herredsstyre 1938–1940* [35]  
Party name (in Norwegian) Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) 3
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister) 16
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister) 1
Total number of members:20
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[edit]

The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Tjøme:[36]

  • 1838-1839: Hans L. Bache
  • 1840-1843: Lars O. Bockelie
  • 1844-1845: Christen Torbjørnsen
  • 1846-1847: Anders Torbjørnsen
  • 1848-1851: Lars O. Bockelie
  • 1852-1853: Johannes O. Rød
  • 1854-1857: Torger J. Bache
  • 1858-1859: Arnt C. Jacobsen
  • 1860-1863: Thomas Reiersen
  • 1864-1867: Torger J. Bache
  • 1868-1869: A. Munthe Kaas
  • 1870-1871: P.S. Norstrøm
  • 1872-1873: Thore J. Ness
  • 1874-1875: P. A. Poulsen
  • 1876-1877: Lars H. Bache
  • 1878-1885: O.L. Røed
  • 1886-1893: Johannes von der Lippe
  • 1894-1897: L.S. Guttormsen[37]
  • 1898-1898: Oscar Bjørnskaug[38]
  • 1899-1910: B.S. Iversen[39]
  • 1911-1916: Hans Larsen Bache (H)
  • 1917-1920: E.M. Olsen[40]
  • 1921-1923: Lars Iversen[41]
  • 1923-1930: Hans Larsen Bache (H)
  • 1930-1937: Wilhelm Sundene (H)
  • 1938-1941: Christen R. Granøe (H)[42]
  • 1941-1941: Håkon Sverre Olsen Holme[43]
  • 1941-1945: Brynjulf Wiese (NS)[43]
  • 1945-1947: Christen R. Granøe (H)[44]
  • 1948-1951: Carl Aarø (H)[45]
  • 1952-1960: Alf Lysgaard (H)[46]
  • 1960-1962: Carl Aarø (H)[47]
  • 1962-1971: Arne Stenli (H)
  • 1972-1975: Julie Caspersen (H)[48]
  • 1975-1983: Egil Jahre (H)
  • 1983-1991: Ola Ingar Gjertsen (H)
  • 1991-2003: Roar Tandberg (Ap)
  • 2003-2007: Per Hotvedt Nielsen (FrP)
  • 2007-2011: Bente Kleppe Bjerke (Ap)
  • 2011-2015: John Marthiniussen (H)
  • 2015-2017: Bente Kleppe Bjerke (Ap)

See also[edit]

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External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tjøme (former municipality).
  • The dictionary definition of Tjøme at Wiktionary
  • Vestfold travel guide from Wikivoyage


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