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Arendal
Agder, Norway · Europe
About Arendal
Arendal sits on the route: 15 minutes from Blakstad.
Arendal is a town located in Agder, Norway. With a population of 30,916, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Arendal sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arendal to your route.
About Arendal
Arendal (Urban East Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑ̂ːɳɖɑːɫ] ) is a city in Agder county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of Arendal Municipality and the seat of the County Governor of Agder. The city also includes a small area in the neighbouring Grimstad Municipality as well. In Norway, Arendal isRead more
considered a by which can be translated as either a "town" or "city" in English.
The 32.07-square-kilometre (7,920-acre) city has a population (2025) of 45,601 and a population density of 1,422 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,680/sq mi). The urban area of the city does cross municipal boundaries due to its growth and conurbation over the years. In 2025, 4.41 square kilometres (1,090 acres) of the city with 6,376 residents were located in neighbouring Grimstad Municipality. This area was mostly north of the Fevik area in Grimstad, south of the city centre.
The offices of UNEP/GRID-Arendal are located in the town of Arendal. There are several churches in the city of Arendal including Trinity Church, Bjorbekk Church, Barbu Church and Stokken Church.
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Where is Arendal located?
Arendal is located in Agder, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 58.4615 latitude, 8.7725 longitude.
What is the population of Arendal?
Arendal has a population of approximately 30,916 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,916
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Agder
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates
- 58.4615, 8.7725
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When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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