Ganddal

Borough in Western Norway, Norway

Bydel Ganddal

Borough

Coat of arms

Location within Sandnes municipality

Coordinates: 58°49′N 05°43′E﻿ / ﻿58.817°N 5.717°E﻿ / 58.817; 5.717
Country| Norway
Region| Western Norway
County| Rogaland
District| Jæren
City| Sandnes
Area

• Total| 12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Population

(2016)[1]

• Total| 7,318
• Density| 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)| UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code|

4306 Sandnes

Ganddal is a borough of the city of Sandnes in the west part of the large municipality of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. The 12.1-square-kilometre (4.7 sq mi) borough is located in the southwest part of the municipality. Ganddal has a population (2016) of 7,318.[1]

It has one of the city's largest industrial areas and the Jæren Line railroad runs through the area, which is served by the commuter and goods station, Ganddal Station. The Norwegian National Road 44 runs through Ganddal's west side, providing easy access to central Sandnes.

Ganddal is known for Stokkelandsvatnet which is a small lake in the centre of Ganddal. Sports clubs include Ganddal IL as well as the powerlifting and strongman club Ganddal AK. Ganddal has four schools. Ganddal skole and Sørbø skole which are primary schools. Sandnes Friskole is a private school from 1st to 10th grade and is organized by Familiekirken and Betel Hommersåk. Lundehaugen ungdomskole is a school from 8th to 10th grade.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Sandnes i tall" (in Norwegian). Sandnes Municipality. 1 January 2016. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

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Boroughs of Sandnes

* Austrått
* Bogafjell
* Figgjo
* Ganddal
* Hana
* Høle
* Lura
* Malmheim og Soma
* Riska
* Sandved
* Stangeland
* Sviland
* Trones og Sentrum

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