[6][7] Skatval is divided in several geographical parts listed here counterclockwise from north: Langstein, Nordbygda, Sørbygda, Midtbygda, and Vassbygda.

The Skatval peninsula is an important farming area, belonging to the plain districts of Trøndelag.

The cultural landscape is dominated in the east by mountainous area with the highest being Forbordsfjellet at 596 metres (1,955 ft) above sea level.

This likely is referring to the fact that the local farms lie on a flat surface that juts out at an angle between valley depressions.

The last element is the plural form of váll which means "land that's cleared by burning".

The municipal council (Herredsstyre) of Skatval was made up of 21 representatives that were elected to four year terms.