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Vang, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Vang is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 1,587. Elevation: 1,529 ft (466 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,587 Population 4,534/sq mi density
1,529 ft Elevation 466 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,587
Density4,534/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,529 ft (466 m)
Population1,587
Population Density4,534 / sq mi
Elevation1,529 ft (466 m)
Coordinates61.1253°, 8.5729°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (770 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.1 inches (41 cm)

About Vang

Vang is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 1,587. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet (466 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Vang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below Norway avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,529 ft (466 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density4,534/sq mi
Coordinates61.1253°N, 8.5729°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below Norway avg
Snowfall 16.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 22, 1994.

Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 95 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 133 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 44 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 144 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 138 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m - 120 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 123 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 141 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 123 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m - 120 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 47 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 108 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
June 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
July 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
October 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.5 in

Vang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 17°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Vang

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vang barne- og ungdomsskule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Vang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vang folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Vang

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sommerhotellet Grindaheim

Restaurants in Vang

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myøsvang Kafe
Syndinstoga

Cafes in Vang

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Slettefjellkiosken

Gas Stations in Vang

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YX Vang i Valdres

Banks in Vang

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valdres Sparebank Vang

Ski Resorts Near Vang

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Geilo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nesfjellet Alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hallingskarvet skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ål skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skarslia Ski- og Akesenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skagahøgdi skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemsedal skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brattstølen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tyin-Filefjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fagernes Airport, Leirin-Small Airport
Geilo Airport Dagali-Small Airport
Gol AirportGLLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vang

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vang i Valdres post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vang

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heensåsen kyrkje
Vang kyrkje

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Oslo

🇳🇴 About Norway

Capital Oslo
Population 5,314,336
Area 324,220 km²
GDP (USD) $482,949,731,777
GDP per capita $87,497
HDI 0.966
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 83.1%
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Calling code +47
TLD .no
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Norway

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 Labour Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vang

What is the population of Vang?

Vang has a population of 1,587 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,534 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vang?

Vang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches, with 16.1 inches of snow.

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