Haugaland

Haugaland or Haugalandet is a traditional district situated on the western coast of Norway.

It is limited by Hardangerfjorden to the north, Boknafjorden to the south, and the district of Hardanger which is located further inland.

The name Haugaland was created in 1852 by poet and creator of Nynorsk, Ivar Aasen.

The police district covers the 13 municipalities of Bokn, Bømlo, Etne, Fitjar, Haugesund, Karmøy, Sauda, Stord, Suldal, Sveio, Tysvær, Utsira, and Vindafjord.

Haugaland District Court had jurisdiction over the municipalities Bokn, Etne, Haugesund, Karmøy, Sauda, Suldal, Tysvær, Utsira, and Vindafjord.