List of former municipalities of Norway in the context of "Vang Municipality (Hedmark)"

Vardal is a former municipality in the old Oppland county, Norway. The 273-square-kilometre (105 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The area is now divided between Gjøvik Municipality and Vestre Toten Municipality in the traditional district of Vestoppland. The administrative centre was the village of Vardal where Vardal Church was located. Other villages in the municipality included Bybrua and Øverbygda.

Prior to its dissolution in 1964, the 272.9-square-kilometre (105.4 sq mi) municipality was the 301st largest by area out of the 689 municipalities in Norway. Vardal Municipality was the 76th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 9,584. The municipality's population density was 35.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (91/sq mi) and its population had increased by3.3 % over the previous 10-year period.

Brønnøysund (Urban East Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈbrœ̂nːœʏˌsʉn] ) is a town and the administrative centre of Brønnøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The 3.38-square-kilometre (840-acre) town has a population (2024) of 5,093 and a population density of 1,507 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,900/sq mi).

It is also a former municipality within Nordland county. The village of Brønnøysund originally was declared a ladested in 1923 which made it an independent municipality. After merging with Brønnøy Municipality in 1964, it lost its town status. Then in 2000, it once again received town status. The town lies along the coast and is often called "the coastal town in the middle of Norway." Brønnøysund is also the regional center of Southern Helgeland.

Mosjøen (Norwegian; pronounced [ˈmùːʂøːn] ) or Mussere (Southern Sami) is a town in Vefsn Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. Mosjøen is the oldest town in the Helgeland region, with only the town of Bodø being older within Nordland county. The town is also the administrative centre of Vefsn Municipality. The old village of Mosjøen was declared a ladested in 1875. It was also a town-municipality (bykommune) from 1875 until 1961 when it was merged into Vefsn Municipality, losing its status as a town (ladested). It is also a former garrison town and customs place. After a change in law during the 1990s, the urban area of Mosjøen was declared to be a town once again in 1998. People from Mosjøen are referred to using the demonym "mosjøværing". The 6.55-square-kilometre (1,620-acre) town has a population (2024) of 10,059 and a population density of 1,536 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,980/sq mi).

Together with the other regional towns of Mo i Rana and Narvik, Mosjøen is one of the industrial towns in Nordland county. Owned by Alcoa, Mosjøen Aluminum Plant is among the biggest in Europe, and is traditionally the town's cornerstone. Additionally, the town's business sector includes trade, crafts, banking, transportation, and tourism. The town attracts customers from the entire region.

Romedal is a former municipality in the old Hedmark county, Norway. The 385-square-kilometre (149 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The area is now part of Stange Municipality in the traditional district of Hedmarken. The administrative centre was the village of Romedal where Romedal Church is located. Other villages in Romedal included Ilseng and Starhellinga. The municipality centered around the agriculture and forestry industries.

Prior to its dissolution in 1964, the 385.3-square-kilometre (148.8 sq mi) municipality was the 236th largest by area out of the 689 municipalities in Norway. Romedal Municipality was the 125th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 6,497. The municipality's population density was 16.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (44/sq mi) and its population had decreased by 1% over the previous 10-year period.

Furnes is a former municipality in the old Hedmark county, Norway. The 200.5-square-kilometre (77.4 sq mi) municipality existed from 1891 until its dissolution in 1964. The area is now part of Ringsaker Municipality in the traditional district of Hedmarken. The administrative centre was the village of Furnes where the Furnes Church is located.

Prior to its dissolution in 1964, the 200.5-square-kilometre (77.4 sq mi) municipality was the 370th largest by area out of the 689 municipalities in Norway. Furnes Municipality was the 111th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 7,169. The municipality's population density was 35.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (93/sq mi) and its population had increased by 17.6% over the previous 10-year period.

Nes is a former municipality in the old Hedmark county, Norway. The 177-square-kilometre (68 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The area is now part of Ringsaker Municipality in the traditional district of Hedmarken. The administrative centre was the village of Tingnes where Nes Church is located. The largest village in Nes was Stavsjø where the Stavsjø Church is located. The municipality included the Nes peninsula and the island of Helgøya which both are surrounded by the large lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake.

Prior to its dissolution in 1964, the 176.9-square-kilometre (68.3 sq mi) municipality was the 403rd largest by area out of the 689 municipalities in Norway. Nes Municipality was the 206th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 4,195. The municipality's population density was 23.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (61/sq mi) and its population had decreased by 2.5% over the previous 10-year period.

Sandar (or historically Sandeherred) is a former municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The 120-square-kilometre (46 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1968. The area is now part of Sandefjord Municipality. The administrative centre was located at Sandar, right by the Sandar Church in what is now the town of Sandefjord.

Sandar was located in the southern, coastal part of Vestfold county. The European route E18 highway and the Vestfoldbanen railway line both passed through the municipality. The municipality encircled the whole town of Sandefjord until 1968 when they were merged.

Byneset is a former municipality in the old Sør-Trøndelag county in Norway. The 78.5-square-kilometre (30.3 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The municipality of Byneset encompassed the western part of what is now Trondheim Municipality in Trøndelag county. Byneset Municipality was located along an arm of the Trondheimsfjord and it was separated from the city of Trondheim by the Bymarka recreation area. The local Byneset Church is one of the oldest stone churches in Norway. The largest village in Byneset was Spongdal which was the administrative centre of the municipality. Other villages included Byneset and Langørjan.

Prior to its dissolution in 1964, the 78.5-square-kilometre (30.3 sq mi) municipality was the 548th largest by area out of the 689 municipalities in Norway. Byneset Municipality was the 437th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of about 2,008. The municipality's population density was 25.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi) and its population had increased by 4.7% over the previous 10-year period.