Skien, Vestfold og Telemark
Skien: municipality in Vestfold and Telemark county, Norway
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Vestfold og Telemark counties
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SkienPopulation 50,595
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Quick Facts about Skien
| Population | 54,942 |
| Country | Norway, Norway, Denmark-Norway, Union between Sweden and Norway, Kingdom of Norway (1814) |
| State | Vestfold og Telemark (Norway) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 59.2075,9.6105 |
| Capital | Skien |
| Capital city | Skien is capital of Telemark, Vestfold og Telemark |
| Establishment | January 01, 1358 |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 09:03:33 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Skien is located at 59°12'27"N 9°36'38"E (59.2074800, 9.6105200). It has 7 neighbors: Siljan, Sauherad, Drangedal, Bamble, Kongsberg, Nome and Porsgrunn.
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Official website of Skien
Official Website- Belozersk
- Jackson
- Jõhvi Rural Municipality
- Loimaa
- Minot
- Mosfellsbær
- Onești
- Rendsburg (1995 )
- Sorrento
- Thisted Municipality
- Uddevalla Municipality
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 53,952 | - | census |
| 2020 | 54,942 | 1.8% | National Population Register |
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Other places with the same name (1)
- Skien, Vestfold og Telemark with a population of 50,595 people.