Hønefoss
Unincorporated city in Buskerud, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hønefoss is a town and the administrative center of the municipality of Ringerike in Buskerud, Viken county, Norway. Hønefoss is an industrial center of inner Østlandet, containing several factories and other industry. As of 1 January 2022, Hønefoss had 16,547 inhabitants.[2] Between 1852 and 1964, the town was an independent municipality.
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Hønefoss | |
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Unincorporated city | |
Coordinates: 60°10′N 10°18′E | |
Country | Norway |
County | Buskerud |
District | Ringerike |
Municipality | Ringerike |
City status | 1852 |
Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
Population (14 December 2022)[1] | |
• Total | 16,547 |
Demonym | Hønefossing |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov into its own municipality in 1852. The town was built around the Hønefossen waterfall, from which the city derives its name. In 1964, Hønefoss ceased being a separate municipality and became part of Ringerike, where the town became its administrative center.[3]
Hønefoss is a natural trading center for the populations of Ringerike, Hole, and Jevnaker. It is an inland town and a central hub in eastern Norway.