Alta, Troms og Finnmark
Alta: municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway.
Quick Facts about Alta
| Population | 20,789 |
| Country | Norway |
| State | Troms og Finnmark (Norway) |
| Official name | Alta |
| Latitude & Longitude | 69.9768,23.2963 |
| Official language | Bokmål |
| Capital | Alta |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 17:42:20 (25th September 2026) |
Geography
Alta is located at 69°58'36"N 23°17'47"E (69.9767500, 23.2963400). It has 8 neighbors: Loppa, Kvalsund, Kvaenangen, Kautokeino, Karasjok, Hasvik, Hammerfest and Porsanger.
Alta map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Official website of Alta
Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18,347 | - | demographic balance |
| 2016 | 20,097 | 9.54% | census |
| 2020 | 20,789 | 3.44% | National Population Register |
Alta kommune