Vågsbygd
Vågsbygd | |
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Borough of Kristiansand | |
View of the Vågsbygd from Slettheia | |
Location of Vågsbygd, shown in yellow, in Kristiansand | |
| Coordinates: 58°06′N 7°56′E / 58.10°N 7.94°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Southern Norway |
| County | Agder |
| District | Kristiansand |
| Municipality | Kristiansand |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 36,210 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code prefix | 462*, 467* |
| Website | |
Vågsbygd is a borough and district in the city of Kristiansand which lies in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder county, Norway. It is the largest borough and district in Kristiansand. Until 1965, Vågsbygd was a part of Oddernes municipality. The borough includes the districts of Flekkerøy, Voiebyen, Vågsbygd/Augland, and Slettheia. The Kristiansand Cannon Museum on Kroodden is an authentic fortress from World War II.
The Vågsbygd district includes many islands including Bragdøya, Andøya, Fredriksholm, and Flekkerøya (with Christiansø Fortress).