Sandnessjøen is a town

thumb|left|220px|Sandnessjøen and surroundings seen from the summit of [[Botnkrona.]]

The town is a transportation hub for the Helgeland region, as well as a commercial and business centre for the region. The town has a population (2024) of 6,056 and a population density of .

Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka is located south of the town. Beginning in late June 2011, the regional airline Widerøe launched direct flights in summer between Sandnessjøen Airport and Oslo Airport, Gardermoen.

History

thumb|left|Sandnessjøen in 1935

The town of Sandnessjøen was the administrative centre of the old Sandnessjøen Municipality from 1899 to 1965 (it was known as Stamnes Municipality prior to 1948). In 1965, the municipality was dissolved and merged with Alstahaug Municipality.

Helgeland Kammerkor, a mixed choir with members drawn from the region of Helgeland, was founded in Sandnessjøen in 1992 and has held many concerts there.

Notable people

See also

  • List of towns and cities in Norway

References

  • "Pictures from Alstahaug" Some pictures from the Alstahaug area.
  • sandnessjoen.com - local portal for Sandnessjøen and Alstahaug