Ålgård (historic: ''Aalgaard'') is the

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of Gjesdal municipality in

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county, Norway. The village is located along the

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highway, about southeast of the city of Sandnes in the Jæren district of the county. The village includes the neighborhoods of Ålgård, Bærland, Fiskebekk, Opstad and Solås. The large lake Edlandsvatnet lies on the south side of the village, emptying into the river Figgjoelva which runs northwest to Sandnes. Ålgård is mostly known for the Kongeparken amusement park, an old wool mill, and a local football team ( Ålgård F.K.) playing in the

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. The

Old Ålgård Church Old Ålgård Church ( no, Ålgård gamle kirke) is a historic parish church of the Church of Norway in Gjesdal Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Ålgård. It used to be the main church for the Ålgård parish ...

(built in 1917) and the new

Ålgård Church Ålgård Church ( no, Ålgård kirke) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Gjesdal Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Ålgård. It is the main church for the Ålgård parish which is part of the Jær ...

(built in 2015) are both located in the village. There is significant industries in Ålgård, primarily the wood, textile, and clothing industries.

Population

The village has a population (2019) of 9,277 and a population density of . The village of Figgjo, located in neighboring Sandnes municipality sits directly adjacent to Ålgård, just over the municipal border.

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considers Ålgård/Figgjo to be one large urban area straddling two municipalities. Together, Ålgård/Figgjo has 11,335 residents.

Notable residents

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Media gallery

Veveriet Ålgård.jpg, A former wool mill now used as a library and a cultural center Ålgård Station.jpg, Ålgård Station, a former railway station for Ålgårdbanen Ålgård Kirke.jpg,

was built in 1917. The architect was Ole Stein.

References

Villages in Rogaland Gjesdal {{Rogaland-geo-stub