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24-496: The 259 km (100 sq mi) municipality is the 280th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Hyllestad is the 314th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 1,268. The municipality's population density is 5.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (13/sq mi) and its population has decreased by 11.2% over the previous 10-year period. In 2016, the chief of police for Vestlandet formally suggested

48-446: A chief judge, eight other judges, and eleven prosecutors. The court is a court of first instance . Its judicial duties are mainly to settle criminal cases and to resolve civil litigation as well as bankruptcy . The administration and registration tasks of the court include death registration, issuing certain certificates, performing duties of a notary public , and officiating civil wedding ceremonies. Cases from this court are heard by

72-626: A few places along the 40 km (25 mi) stretch between Dale in Fjaler and Leirvik in Hyllestad where the surface is so uneven that it is best to push a bike rather than ride it. Occasionally it is necessary to join the paved road ( Fylkesvei 57), but most of the route is free from cars and idyllic. On the postroad, by Skor, lies a beautiful cluster of five authentic, newly renovated gristmills . Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

96-429: A little less than the land area of Puerto Rico , 8,868 square kilometres (3,424 sq mi). Although the arithmetic density is the most common way of measuring population density, several other methods have been developed to provide alternative measures of population density over a specific area. Sogn og Fjordane District Court Sogn og Fjordane District Court ( Norwegian : Sogn og Fjordane tingrett )

120-530: A major industry employing up to 1,000 people. Millstones were exported to Denmark , the Baltic Sea region, and across Norway . Many of the stone crosses to be seen along the coast are made from millstones from Hyllestad, including the crosses in Eivindvik and Korssund. The park offers nature trails that visualize the history of the industry, with debris, broken product, and half-carved stones still not separated from

144-530: A reconfiguration of police districts and stations. He proposed that the police station in Hyllestad be closed. In the fourth quarter of 2020, there were more than 400 employees at Noryard , a shipyard. Hyllestad was created as a municipality in 1862. Two sub-parishes ( sokn ) from the Askvoll parish ( Øn and Hyllestad ) and one sub-parish ( sokn ) from the Lavik og Brekke parish (Bø) were merged to form

168-575: A separate municipality which was named Hyllestad . The population at that time in Hyllestad was 2,475. On 1 January 1888, the Krakken farm (population: 17) on the northeastern corner of the island of Sula was transferred from Hyllestad to the neighboring municipality of Utvær . The municipal boundaries have not changed since that time. On 1 January 2020, the municipality became part of the newly created Vestland county after Sogn og Fjordane and Hordaland counties were merged. The municipality (originally

192-548: A vote of the municipal council. The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Sogn og Fjordane District Court and the Gulating Court of Appeal . The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Hyllestad is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party . The mayors ( Nynorsk : ordførar ) of Hyllestad: Hyllestad

216-499: Is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to

240-610: Is a district court located in Vestland county, Norway . This court is based at two different courthouses which are located in Førde and Sogndalsfjøra . There is also a courthouse in Nordfjordeid , however, this courthouse is not staffed, but it can be used by the court if needed. The court serves the northern part of the county which includes 18 municipalities. The court in Førde accepts cases from

264-450: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after

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288-499: Is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density

312-468: Is located north of the Sognefjorden along the Åfjorden/ Hyllestadfjorden , which flows through the middle of the municipality. Hyllestad is bordered to the north by the municipality of Fjaler , to the east by Høyanger , to the south (across the fjord) by Gulen , and to the west by the island municipality of Solund . The production of millstones in Hyllestad started over 1,000 years ago and used to be

336-466: Is used. The millstones were chosen because the production of millstones is the oldest industry in the municipality and has been very important to the life of the community. The arms were designed by Hans Berge. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. The Church of Norway has one parish ( sokn ) within the municipality of Hyllestad. It is part of the Sunnfjord prosti ( deanery ) in

360-460: The Diocese of Bjørgvin . Hyllestad Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services , senior citizen services, welfare and other social services , zoning , economic development , and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by

384-631: The European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside

408-444: The parish ) is named after the old Hyllestad farm ( Old Norse : Hyllistaðir ) since the first Hyllestad Church was built there. The first element comes from Hylli , the old uncompounded name of the nearby Hyllestadfjorden . This name is likely derived from the word hylli which means "quiet", "friendly", or "benevolent". The last element is the plural form of staðr which means " abode " or "town". The coat of arms

432-988: The area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

456-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

480-491: The municipalities of Askvoll , Bremanger , Fjaler , Gloppen , Gulen , Hyllestad , Høyanger , Kinn , Solund , Stad , Stryn , and Sunnfjord . The court in Sogndalsfjøra accepts cases from the municipalities of Aurland , Luster , Lærdal , Sogndal , Vik , and Årdal . The court is subordinate to the Gulating Court of Appeal . The court is led by the chief judge ( Sorenskriver ) Terje Mowatt. This court employs

504-540: The open sea and inwards over the fjords . Lihesten also has a number of good fishing lakes. Many bicyclists have described the well-preserved section of the Trondheim postal road between Hyllestad and Fjaler as one of the most exhilarating cycling experiences in the country. There were originally 19 stone bridges on the route between the villages of Dale and Leirvik , and many of them are still standing as proud and impressive examples of early dry masonry. There are only

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528-447: The rock surface. At the stonemason camp there is a guided tour of the historic stone quarry in the mill stone park and a visit to Åfjordstein where you can see how mill stones are used in a modern, new design. The majestic and bewitching Lihesten is one of the most prominent mountains on the coast of Norway . There are several marked routes to the peak, over 714 m (2,343 ft) above sea level, with views both straight out to

552-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population

576-420: Was granted on 10 March 1989. The official blazon is " Azure , three millstones in bend argent " ( Norwegian : På blå grunn tre sølv kvernsteinar i skrå rekkje ). This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a set of three millstones lined up diagonally. The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver

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