# Molde

> town in Molde Municipality, Norway

**Wikidata**: [Q10587563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10587563)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molde)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/molde

## Summary
Molde is a town and urban area located in Molde Municipality, Norway, serving as the administrative capital for both the municipality and the Møre og Romsdal county. Classified as a city and administrative territorial entity, it is situated next to the Moldefjorden and had a population of 22,666 as of January 1, 2025.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in Molde Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, adjacent to the Moldefjorden.
- **Classification**: Defined as a city, an urban area in Norway, and an administrative territorial entity.
- **Population**: 22,666 residents as of January 1, 2025 (preferred value), rising from 21,103 in November 2019.
- **Area**: Covers 9.08 square kilometers (as of November 4, 2019).
- **Elevation**: 4.4 meters above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: 62.7375° latitude, 7.16305556° longitude (alternate longitude 7.1591).
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Molde Municipality and Møre og Romsdal.
- **UN/LOCODE**: NOMOL.
- **SSB Urban Settlement Number**: 6001.
- **GeoNames ID**: 3145580.
- **VIAF ID**: 132514541.

## FAQs
**What is the population trend in Molde?**
The population has steadily increased from 21,103 in 2019 to 22,666 in 2025, with annual counts recorded via the National Population Register.

**Where is Molde geographically situated?**
Molde is located in Norway within Molde Municipality and Møre og Romsdal, positioned next to the Moldefjorden at a low elevation of 4.4 meters.

**What are the administrative functions of Molde?**
It serves as the capital city for both the local Molde Municipality and the broader Møre og Romsdal county.

**How large is the town of Molde?**
The urban area spans 9.08 square kilometers and contains a dense settlement classified as a city.

**What identification codes are associated with Molde?**
Molde is identified by the UN/LOCODE NOMOL, the SSB urban settlement number 6001, and the GeoNames ID 3145580.

## Why It Matters
Molde holds significant regional importance as the dual capital of Molde Municipality and Møre og Romsdal, anchoring the administrative and political landscape of the area. As a designated urban area and city, it represents a major population center in Norway, demonstrating consistent demographic growth with over 22,000 residents recorded in recent years. Its strategic location along the Moldefjorden and its integration into national and international identification systems, such as the UN/LOCODE, highlight its connectivity and role in broader regional infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative center for the Møre og Romsdal county.
- Maintaining a population growth trajectory that added over 1,500 residents between 2019 and 2024.
- Possessing a specific UN/LOCODE (NOMOL) for international trade and logistics recognition.
- Being the subject of extensive documentation across global databases, including the Library of Congress, VIAF, and GeoNames.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Molde is located in Molde Municipality within the country of Norway. It serves as the capital of both the municipality and the Møre og Romsdal region. The town is situated next to the Moldefjorden body of water. Geographically, it lies at coordinates 62.7375° latitude and 7.16305556° longitude, with an alternate longitude recorded at 7.1591. The elevation of Molde is 4.4 meters above sea level. The physical area of the town is measured at 9.08 square kilometers, a figure recorded as applying to the whole area as of November 4, 2019.

### Demographics and Population
The population of Molde is tracked through the National Population Register and estimation methods. Data indicates a steady increase in residents over several years:
- November 4, 2019: 21,103 (estimation)
- January 1, 2020: 21,260
- January 1, 2021: 21,215
- January 1, 2022: 21,417
- January 1, 2023: 21,854
- January 1, 2024: 22,410
- January 1, 2025: 22,666 (preferred value)

### Administrative and Classifications
Molde is classified as an urban area in Norway, a city, and an administrative territorial entity. It holds the status of being the capital of Molde Municipality and the capital of Møre og Romsdal. The town is associated with the SSB urban settlement number 6001.

### External Identifiers and Database References
Molde is cataloged in numerous international and national databases with the following identifiers:
- **VIAF ID**: 132514541
- **GeoNames ID**: 3145580
- **BBC Things ID**: 2b290717-20ff-4b3d-a6a3-fbb205f585b2
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/0b827efd-8b1b-4b63-9edb-6301f1c7278c
- **Who's On First ID**: 101804091
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -271139
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 31264116
- **SSR Place Name Number**: 375055
- **ArchInform Location ID**: 52976
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/1269nc4fg
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n79128442
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007554944705171
- **SNARC ID**: Rupert Wyatt
- **UN/LOCODE**: NOMOL

### Media and Documentation
The town is documented through various visual and audio media available on Wikimedia Commons and other platforms. Notable images include:
- View of Molde church
- Molde seilet cruise
- Fv662SandvegenMolde
- Molde from norway
- A panoramic view of the area

A pronunciation audio file in the Norwegian language is also available. The Wikipedia entry for Molde is published in multiple languages, including Cebuano, German, English, Estonian, Persian, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Santali, and Swedish. The entity is also known by the alias "莫尔德镇".

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Tettsteders befolkning og areal. Statistics Norway](https://www.ssb.no/befolkning/statistikker/beftett/aar)
4. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2020. Statistics Norway. 2024](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
5. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2021. Statistics Norway. 2024](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
6. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2022. Statistics Norway. 2024](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
7. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2023. Statistics Norway. 2024](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
8. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2024. Statistics Norway. 2024](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
9. [Alders- og kjønnsfordeling i kommuner, fylker og hele landets befolkning (K) 1986 - 2025. Statistics Norway. 2025](https://www.ssb.no/statbank/table/04859/)
10. GeoNames
11. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/no.htm)
12. [Molde. Norgeskart](https://www.norgeskart.no/#!?project=norgeskart&layers=1001&zoom=18&lat=6980728.20&lon=100006.26&markerLat=6980728.2014276255&markerLon=100006.25646204565&p=searchOptionsPanel&sok=Molde)
13. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
14. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File