Mære
In this article, we will explore the impact that Mære has had on contemporary society. Mære has become a topic of growing interest in recent years, since its influence covers different areas of daily life. Since its emergence, Mære has generated debate and controversy, as well as driving significant changes in the way people perceive and experience the world around them. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the various facets of Mære, examining its implications on culture, politics, technology, economics, and people's personal lives. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this article seeks to shed light on the profound impact Mære has had on modern society.
Mære | |
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Village | |
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  Mære  Mære | |
| Coordinates: 63°56′17″N 11°25′34″E / 63.9380°N 11.4260°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Central Norway |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Innherred |
| Municipality | Steinkjer Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 437 |
| • Density | 1,249/km2 (3,230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 7710 Sparbu |
Mære[3] is a village in Steinkjer Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along European route E6 and the Nordlandsbanen railway line, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the town of Steinkjer. The village of Sparbu lies about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south of Mære. Mære Church is located in this village as well.[4]
The 0.35-square-kilometre (86-acre) village has a population (2024) of 437 and a population density of 1,249 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,230/sq mi).[1]
History
In the early Viking Age, according to the Sagas, Mære was one of the most important religious ceremonial places, with sacrifices to the Norse gods. Under the medieval church at Mære, traces of preceding heathen hof were found in archeological investigations during the 1960s, the only case in Norway so far of a pre-Christian building being found to have existed on the site of a church.
References
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (2024-10-01). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Mære, Steinkjer (Trøndelag)". yr.no. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Rosvold, Knut A., ed. (2018-02-05). "Mære". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
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