Nærbø is a former municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee.

[5] While it existed, this municipality was responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment, social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads.

The mayor was indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council.

[6] The municipal council (Herredsstyre) of Nærbø was made up of 17 representatives that were elected to four year terms.