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Haugesund

Rogaland, Norway · Europe

About Haugesund

Haugesund sits on the route: 10 minutes from Eike, 55km from Ryfylke Tunnel (Ryfast).

Haugesund is a town located in Rogaland, Norway. With a population of 40,321, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Haugesund 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 Haugesund to your route.

About Haugesund

Haugesund ([ˈhæʉɡəsʉn] ) is a town in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the Karmsundet strait on the southwest coast of Norway. The town lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of the city of Stavanger and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of the city of Bergen. The

Read more 21.42-square-kilometre (5,290-acre) town has a population (2025) of 47,346 and a population density of 2,210 inhabitants per square kilometre (5,700/sq mi). The town of Haugesund dominates the landscape of the area. About 15.54 square kilometres (6.00 sq mi) of the municipality (about 21% of the municipality) is covered by the urban area of the town of Haugesund. The remaining area of the municipality (about 79% of the land area) is very rural. The portion of the municipality including the urban town of Haugesund has about 37,600 residents, while the rural portion of the municipality has about 1,000 residents. The town of Haugesund has grown to the south, so a portion of the urban town crosses over into Karmøy Municipality. The 5.88-square-kilometre (2.27 sq mi) area of the town located in Karmøy has about 9,700 residents.

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Where is Haugesund located?

Haugesund is located in Rogaland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.4138 latitude, 5.2680 longitude.

What is the population of Haugesund?

Haugesund has a population of approximately 40,321 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
40,321
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Rogaland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.4138, 5.2680

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Haugesund

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Ryfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)

The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger)

Northern Europe's best-preserved wooden house settlement, a charming cluster of 173 white-painted 18th-century houses near the harbour.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Haugesund

  • 55 kmRyfylke Tunnel (Ryfast)The world's longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, running 14.4 km beneath the fjord from Stavanger to Ryfylke and reaching 292 m below sea level.
  • 78 kmJæren National Tourist RouteFlat, windswept coastal drive south of Stavanger past endless dune beaches, stone-walled farmland and lighthouses: Norway's softest coastline and a favourite of surfers and sunset chasers.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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Eike

🇳🇴 Norway

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Vormedal

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14 km awayPop. 2,728

Kopervik

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 11,561

Sveio

🇳🇴 Norway

15 km awayPop. 1,529

Tysvær

🇳🇴 Norway

16 km away

Sæveland

🇳🇴 Norway

17 km away

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