Valestrand

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Valestrand is a former municipality in Hordaland county, Norway.

It was created by a split from Stord on May 15, 1868. At that time Valestrand had a population of 900. On 1 January 1870 a district of Moster with its 247 inhabitants was moved to Valestrand.

On 1 January 1964 Valestrand became a part of Sveio municipality. The village Valestrand is presently located in northern Sveio.

Coordinates: 60°30′N 5°26′E

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