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Askim
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Askim
Total population
15,629
Coordinates59.58°, 11.16°
Demographic figures from Statistics Norway (SSB). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
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Overview
Askim is a town and a former municipality in Indre Østfold municipality in the county of Østfold, Norway.
History & geography
Geography
Latitude
59.5832
Longitude
11.1642
Water area
—
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
157,254
Distinct species (top 10)
10
Most-observed species
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves3,051
- Northern LapwingVanellus vanellus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,865
- YellowhammerEmberiza citrinella Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves2,564
- Great TitParus major Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves2,549
- Whooper SwanCygnus cygnus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,235
- Eurasian Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,132
- Graylag GooseAnser anser (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves2,062
- Hooded CrowCorvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves2,056
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Earthquake history
Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
4
Largest magnitude
3.9
Largest event
2026-04-26
Most recent
- M 3.9 — 2026-04-261 km SSE of Sørumsand, Norway
- M 2.9 — 2008-05-254 km WSW of Åneby, Norway
- M 2.6 — 2005-01-297 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway
- M 2.6 — 2004-12-2910 km WNW of Flateby, Norway
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Nearby places in Østfold
- Skjærvika25.6 mi away · pop. 1,036
- Lervik26.1 mi away · pop. 3,341
- Gressvik26.8 mi away
- Hauge34.8 mi away · pop. 422
- Utgård36.2 mi away · pop. 326
- Skjærhalden38.8 mi away · pop. 928
- Vyšetice704.2 mi away · pop. 79
- Blanice711 mi away · pop. 59
- Vrbno711.2 mi away · pop. 85
- Radvanov711.2 mi away · pop. 45
- Makov712.3 mi away · pop. 95
- Padařov712.6 mi away · pop. 126
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Events
Gallery
Official Identifiers
SSB — Statistics Norway
- Kommunenr
- 0124
- Population (Wikidata)
- 15,865
- Wikidata
- Q109469
Kommunenummer via Wikidata P2504
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image
- • SSB — Statistics Norway — Kommunenummer via Wikidata P2504