Rana, Nordland
Rana: municipality in Nordland, Norway
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Rana at a glance
Rana currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Nordland counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Mo i RanaPopulation 18,899
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Quick Facts about Rana
| Population | 26,184 |
| Country | Norway |
| State | Nordland (Norway) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 66.3112,14.1400 |
| Legislative body | Q11997067 |
| Capital | Mo i Rana |
| Establishment | January 01, 1964 |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 18:36:52 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Rana is located at 66°18'40"N 14°8'24"E (66.3112200, 14.1399600). It has 11 neighbors: Storumans Kommun, Sorsele Kommun, Arjeplogs Kommun, Saltdal, Rodoy, Nesna, Meloy, Luroy, Leirfjord, Hemnes and Beiarn.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26,039 | - | census |
| 2020 | 26,184 | 0.55% | National Population Register |