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Tananger, Norway
Rogaland · Norway
Tananger is a small city in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 6,377. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tananger
Tananger is a large village and urban area in Sola Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The urban area is located on the west side of the Stavanger Peninsula between the North Sea and the Hafrsfjorden. It lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the city centre of Stavanger. Tananger Chapel and Tananger Church are both located here.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,377 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.9362°, 5.5741° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Rogaland |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
About Tananger
Tananger is a small city in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 6,377. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 223.5 sq mi (578.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.9362°N, 5.5741°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 62 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 62 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Tananger has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Tananger
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunde skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tananger ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Storevarden skole | - | - | - | - |
| Haga skole | - | - | - | - |
| International School of Stavanger | - | - | - | - |
| Revheim skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hafrsfjord skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tananger
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P1 Rogaland | - | AAC+ 158 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet MP3) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio102 | local, local music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Northern Star | classic rock, norway | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet AAC) | - | AAC+ 159 kbps | |
| Radio Kos | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Tananger
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bøe-samlinga | ||||
| Bakken husmannsplass | ||||
| BibMus Rennesøy | ||||
| Breidablikk | ||||
| Bryne Mølle | ||||
| Engøyholmen Kystkultursenter | ||||
| Fjøløy Fort | ||||
| Flyhistorisk museum Sola | ||||
| Fogdahuset | ||||
| Fotland bygdemølle | ||||
| Fotland kraftstasjon | ||||
| Friluftshuset Orre | ||||
| Garborgheimen | ||||
| Garborgsenteret | ||||
| Hummermuseet | ||||
| Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug | ||||
| Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug | ||||
| Klepp bygdemuseum | ||||
| Kristinahuset | ||||
| Krossens Havremølle | ||||
| Kystkultursamlingen i Tananger | ||||
| Ledaal | ||||
| Misjonsmuseet | ||||
| Norsk grafisk museum | ||||
| Reidar Berge-museet | ||||
| Revtangen ornitologiske stasjon | ||||
| Røykstova på Laupland | ||||
| Sjøbruksmuseum | ||||
| Speidermuseet | ||||
| Stavanger Art Museum | ||||
| Stavanger Maritime Museum | ||||
| Stavanger Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Archaeology | ||||
| The Norwegian Canning Museum | ||||
| The Norwegian Childrens Museum | ||||
| The Norwegian Petroleum Museum | ||||
| TS Museet | ||||
| Tungenes fyr | ||||
| Utstein kloster | ||||
| Vestlandske Skolemuseum | ||||
| Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren | ||||
| Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren | ||||
| Vistnes skole | ||||
| Vistnestunet | ||||
| Vitenfabrikken |
Libraries in Tananger
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klepp bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kvitsøy folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Randaberg folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rennesøy folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandnes bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sola bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sola bibliotek, Tananger filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Sølvberget Stavanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stavanger bibliotek og kulturhus, Madla bibliotekfilial | 0.0 | |||||
| Time bibliotek (Jærbiblioteka) | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tananger
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tananger
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tananger
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tananger
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tananger
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tananger
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lervig Aktiebryggeri | ||||
| RYGR Brygghus |
Stadiums & Teams in Tananger
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tananger
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauda skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tananger
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | SVG | Large Airport |
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy | HAU | Medium Airport |
| Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tananger
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Madlatuå post i butikk | |
| Tananger post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Tananger
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hundvåg Fysikalske Institutt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tananger
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Revheim kirke | |
| Solheim bedehus | |
| Tananger kapell | |
| Tananger kirke | |
| Wat Luang Phor Sodh - samfunnet i Norge |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Tananger?
Tananger has a population of 6,377 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 223.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tananger?
Tananger has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.