Prior to its dissolution, the municipality of Kyrkjebø included land on the north and south side of the Sognefjorden.
On 1 January 1875, a border adjustment took place, moving part of Klævold with 90 inhabitants to the neighboring municipality of Lavik og Brekke.
This is likely referring to a steep hill or rock located in the middle of an area of level ground.
[7] The municipal council (Heradsstyre) of Kyrkjebø was made up of 29 representatives that were elected to four year terms.
The party breakdown of the final municipal council was as follows: The mayors (Nynorsk: ordførar) of Kyrkjebø:[14]