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Utsira

Rogaland, Norway · Europe

About Utsira

Utsira sits on the route: 20 minutes from Åkrehamn.

Utsira is a town located in Rogaland, Norway. With a population of 188, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Utsira 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 Utsira to your route.

About Utsira

Utsira (pronounced [ˈʉ̌ːtˌsiːrɑ]) is the least populous municipality in Norway. The island municipality is located in northwestern Rogaland county, just off the western coast of Norway. Utsira is part of the traditional district of Haugaland. The municipality consists of the main island of Utsira as well as several

Read more small, uninhabited outlying islands. Utsira Municipality is located in the North Sea, about 18 kilometres (11 miles) west of the town of Haugesund. All the residents (as of 2026) live on the main island of Utsira, where the administrative centre and Utsira Church are located. The 6.29-square-kilometre (1,550-acre) municipality is the 356th largest by area out of the 357 municipalities in Norway, making it the second smallest municipality by area in Norway (after the nearby Kvitsøy Municipality). Utsira Municipality is the 357th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 219, making it the smallest municipality in Norway by population, followed by Modalen Municipality. The municipality's population density is 34.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (90/sq mi) and its population has increased by 9.5% over the previous 10-year period.

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Where is Utsira located?

Utsira is located in Rogaland, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 59.3057 latitude, 4.8862 longitude.

What is the population of Utsira?

Utsira has a population of approximately 188 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
188
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Rogaland
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.3057, 4.8862

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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Driving roads near Utsira

  • 60 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.
  • 74 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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Kopervik

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Haugesund

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Vormedal

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Skudeneshavn

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27 km awayPop. 3,334

Eike

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