Other larger settlements in the municipality include Øystese, Bru, Ålvik, Tørvikbygd, Omastranda, and Mundheim.

The official blazon is "Azure, a pale pattee argent" (Norwegian: I blått ein innsvinga sølv stolpe).

This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the ordinary is a pale that curves inwards on each side.

The ordinary has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

The Kvamskogen plateau lies west of Norheimsund and is home to hundreds of holiday cabins.

[14] On 1 January 1882, a small area of Ullensvang municipality (population: 22) was transferred to Vikør.

On 1 January 1965, the Åsgrenda area on the Folgefonna peninsula (population: 61) was moved from Kvam to the neighboring Ullensvang Municipality.

On the same date, Kvam also gained a considerable amount of territory, making it a much larger municipality.

The municipal council (Heradsstyre) of Kvam is made up of 27 representatives that are elected to four year terms.