Tromsø
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| Coordinates: 69°39′6″N 18°57′20″E / 69.65167°N 18.95556°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Troms |
| District | Midt-Troms |
| Municipality | Tromsø Municipality |
| Established as | |
| Kjøpstad | 1794 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.79 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 41,915 |
| • Density | 3,040/km2 (7,900/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tromsøværing |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 9008 Tromsø |
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Tromsø is a city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality as well as the administrative centre of Troms county. The city is located on the island of Tromsøya which sits in the Tromsøysundet strait, just off the mainland of Northern Norway. The mainland suburb of Tromsdalen is connected to the city centre on Tromsøya by the Tromsø Bridge and the Tromsøysund Tunnel. The suburb of Kvaløysletta on the island of Kvaløya is connected to the city centre by the Sandnessund Bridge.
The city centre contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway, the oldest dating from 1789. Tromsø is a cultural hub for the region, with several festivals taking place in the summer.
The city has a population of 41,915 (2023) and a population density of 3,040 inhabitants per square kilometre (7,900/sq mi).