Other population centres include the villages of Bolkesjø, Gransherad, Heddal, Hjuksebø, Hjuksevelta, Rudsgrendi, Tinnoset, and Yli.

The official blazon is "Azure, a pale wavy and four lightning bolts in saltire argent" (Norwegian: På blå bunn en loddrett sølvelv som sender lynstråler av sølv til begge sider).

This means the arms have a blue field (background) and the charge is a wavy vertical bar and four lightning bolts emanating from the centre and making an X-shape.

The charge 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 municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Notodden is made up of 41 representatives that are elected to four-year terms.

The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Notodden:[38] The municipality is located in Aust-Telemark, along the border with Buskerud.

Situated inland at low altitude in the Telemark region, is one of the warmer towns in Norway in summer, but winters can be cold.

The weather station at Notodden Airport has been recording since March 1970 (temperature and wind speed).

In 2008, the Notodden council decided to end the twin city agreements with Ilisalmi, Nyköping, and Stelle.