Larvik

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Larvik

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Larvik is a municipality in Vestfold county, Norway, and serves as its administrative center. Established as a market town in 1671, it gained full municipal status in 1838. The city is known as the birthplace of explorer Thor Heyerdahl and is home to Bøkeskogen, the northernmost beech forest.

Statistics

Area

812.89 km²

Population

48,246

Location