Ålgård

Ålgård (historic: Aalgaard) is the administrative centre of Gjesdal municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located along the European route E39 highway, about southeast of the city of Sandnes in the Jæren district of the county. The village includes the neighborhoods of Ålgård, Bærland, Fiskebekk, Opstad and Solås. The large lake Edlandsvatnet lies on the south side of the village, emptying into the river Figgjoelva which runs northwest to Sandnes.

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Place details

Locality: Ålgård
Region: Rogaland
Country: Norge
Population: 0
Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Ålgård
Settlement.other_name: Aalgaard (historic)
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.image_skyline: Aalgaard.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: View of the village
Settlement.pushpin_map: Rogaland#Norway
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Rogaland county
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Western Norway
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Rogaland
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Jæren
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Gjesdal

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Wikidata facts

Area: 4.04
Elevation: 94
Image: Aalgaard.jpg

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Commons category: Ålgård

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Population
Notable residents
Media gallery
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Ålgård is mostly known for the Kongeparken amusement park, an old wool mill, and a local football team (Ålgård F.K.) playing in the Norwegian Second Division. The Old Ålgård Church (built in 1917) and the new Ålgård Church (built in 2015) are both located in the village. There is significant industries in Ålgård, primarily the wood, textile, and clothing industries.