Orkanger is a town[1] and the administrative centre of Orkland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

[4] Combined with the neighbouring suburban village of Fannrem, the conurbation constitutes one of the largest urban areas in Trøndelag county.

The European route E39 highway runs through the town, connecting it to the major city of Trondheim, about 42 kilometres (26 mi) to the northeast.

The industrial sites are mainly located in the Grønøra area, just west of the mouth of the Orkla river.

Technip Offshore Norge AS, Reinertsen, Washington Mills [no] and the foundry Elkem Thamshavn AS are the main operators in the area.