The village is located on the eastern shore of the lake Byglandsfjorden, near the northern end of the lake.

The village lies along the Norwegian National Road 9, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the village of Lauvdal and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southeast of the village of Skåmedal.

The village is the site of the municipal government, old-age home, medical clinic, and Bygland Church.

There is a private Christian high school, KVS Bygland, that is located in this village.

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