Moi, Norway
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{{Short description|Village in Lund Municipality, Norway}} |
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{{Infobox settlement |
{{Infobox settlement |
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|official_name = Moi |
|official_name = Moi |
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|image_caption = View of the village |
|image_caption = View of the village |
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|mapframe = yes |
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|mapframe-zoom = 11 |
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|pushpin_label_position = left |
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|mapframe-marker = village |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Rogaland]] county |
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|subdivision_type = Country |
|subdivision_type = Country |
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|subdivision_name = [[Norway]] |
|subdivision_name = [[Norway]] |
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|subdivision_name3 = [[Dalane]] |
|subdivision_name3 = [[Dalane]] |
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|subdivision_type4 = [[List of municipalities of Norway|Municipality]] |
|subdivision_type4 = [[List of municipalities of Norway|Municipality]] |
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|subdivision_name4 = [[Lund |
|subdivision_name4 = [[Lund Municipality (Norway)|Lund Municipality]] |
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|timezone1 = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
|timezone1 = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
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|utc_offset1 = +01:00 |
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|utc_offset1_DST = +02:00 |
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|area_total_km2 = 1. |
|area_total_km2 = 1.62 |
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|population_as_of = |
|population_as_of = 2025 |
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|population_total = |
|population_total = 2019 |
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|population_density_km2 = |
|population_density_km2 = 1246 |
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|postal_code_type = Post Code |
|postal_code_type = Post Code |
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|postal_code = 4460 Moi |
|postal_code = 4460 Moi |
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|elevation_m = 52 |
|elevation_m = 52 |
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'''Moi''' is the [[administrative centre]] of [[Lund |
'''Moi'''{{Cite web |title=Informasjon om stadnamn |url=https://stadnamn.kartverket.no/fakta/751565 |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=Norgeskart |publisher=[[Norwegian Mapping Authority|Kartverket]] |language=no}} is the [[administrative centre]] of [[Lund Municipality (Norway)|Lund Municipality]] in [[Rogaland]] county, [[Norway]]. The village is located at the northern end of the lake [[Lundevatnet]], one of the deepest [[lake]]s in Norway. The [[European route E39]] highway passes through Moi. The [[Sørlandet Line]] also runs through Moi, stopping at [[Moi Station]].{{Cite SNL|Moi|Moi|2026-04-18|Thorsnæs|Geir|2026-03-29|editor2-first=Per Roger|editor2-last=Lauritzen}} |
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The {{convert|1. |
The {{convert|1.62|km2|acre|adj=on}} village has a population (2025) of {{formatnum:2019}} and a [[population density]] of {{convert|1246|PD/km2}}.{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |date=2025-10-27 |title=Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/folketall/statistikk/tettsteders-befolkning-og-areal}} |
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==Industry== |
==Industry== |
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[[File:Moi kraftverk 2014.JPG|thumb|left|Small hydroelectric power station in Moi]] |
[[File:Moi kraftverk 2014.JPG|thumb|left|Small hydroelectric power station in Moi]] |
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The largest employer in Moi is [[NorDan]], which is the largest window factory in northern [[Europe]]. |
The largest employer in Moi is [[NorDan]], which is the largest window factory in northern [[Europe]]. After the [[Industrial Revolution]], Moi developed a relatively large timber industry. Moi is also home to Moen Bjøllefabrikk, a [[bell (instrument)|bell]] manufacturer, which was the official supplier of animal bells used to cheer on athletes at the [[Lillehammer]] [[1994 Winter Olympics]], and in partnership with Cowbells.com for the [[Salt Lake City]] [[2002 Winter Olympics]]. Additionally, Norway's only active [[clog]] factory is located just north of Moi in the village of [[Eik, Rogaland|Eik]]. |
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==Attractions== |
==Attractions== |
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*''Lund bygdemuseum og kulturbank'', the local museum, is located by the church in the old barn of the priest's farm. It has an extensive display of agricultural tools as well as objects from [[World War II]]. Attached to the museum is Haien, an old farm, which is very well preserved. |
*''Lund bygdemuseum og kulturbank'', the local museum, is located by the church in the old barn of the priest's farm. It has an extensive display of agricultural tools as well as objects from [[World War II]]. Attached to the museum is Haien, an old farm, which is very well preserved. |
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==Notable |
==Notable people== |
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*Several musicians are from Moi: |
*Several musicians are from Moi: |
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**[[Elvira Nikolaisen]] |
**[[Elvira Nikolaisen]] |
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[[Category:Lund, Norway]] |
[[Category:Lund, Norway]] |
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[[Category:Administrative centres of municipalities of Norway]] |
[[Category:Administrative centres of municipalities of Norway]] |
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