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Pollestad

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Total population

827

Coordinates58.72°, 5.57°

Demographic figures from Statistics Norway (SSB). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Situated in Rogaland, Norway, Pollestad is a small village. The population stands at approximately 827. On the world map it falls within the Eastern Hemisphere, specifically at 58.718°, 5.569°. Based on its cool temperate position, residents likely encounter long cool seasons and short, mild summers. Additional figures on demographics, climate, geography and points of interest appear in the sections that follow, all drawn from open public datasets.

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History & geography

Geography

Latitude
58.7180
Longitude
5.5686
Water area
—
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
483,816
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    8,756
  • Hooded Crow
    Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    7,787
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    7,304
  • Common Ringed Plover
    Charadrius hiaticula Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    7,302
  • Northern Lapwing
    Vanellus vanellus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    7,002
  • Eurasian Oystercatcher
    Haematopus ostralegus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    6,909
  • Mew Gull
    Larus canus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    6,527
  • White Wagtail
    Motacilla alba Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    6,516

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
2
Largest magnitude
3.6
Largest event
2012-03-14

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

ragwort
ragwort
Jacobaea vulgaris
Seen 2026-09-13
orchard grass
orchard grass
Dactylis glomerata
Seen 2026-09-13
creeping thistle
creeping thistle
Cirsium arvense
Seen 2026-09-13
fireweed
fireweed
Chamaenerion angustifolium
Seen 2026-09-13
rugosa rose
rugosa rose
Rosa rugosa
Seen 2026-09-13
common heather
common heather
Calluna vulgaris
Seen 2026-09-13
Bloody Crane's-bill
Bloody Crane's-bill
Geranium sanguineum
Seen 2026-09-13
common juniper
common juniper
Juniperus communis
Seen 2026-09-13
black crowberry
black crowberry
Empetrum nigrum
Seen 2026-09-13

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist