Fana

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For the Malian town, see Fana, Mali.

Shopping street in Nesttun, an area of commerce in Fana

Bydel Fana

Borough

176.5 km²

Population
- Total (2008)
- Density

36,336
/km²

www.bergen.kommune.no/fana/

Fana is a borough of the city of Bergen, Norway. Originally established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt), Fana, as well as Arna, Laksevåg and Åsane, was merged with Bergen January 1, 1972. Geographically the largest of the city's boroughs, it has a quickly growing population of 36,336 as of 2008. Most major industries in Fana are located near Nesttun, the administrative centre of Fana until the municipality was incorporated into Bergen. The north-eastern part is dominated by residential areas, being home to the majority of the borough's population, while the rest of the borough contains mostly forest, mountains, some farmland, in addition to a few smaller settlements such as Fanahammeren, Nordvåg and Krokvåg.

Many notable sports teams come from the Fana area, such as Gneist, Bjarg and Fana and the athletics club FIK BFG Fana. Fana is also known as the location of Troldhaugen, home of the composer Edvard Grieg. Additionally, a replica of the Fantoft Stave Church has been located in Fana since 1997. The original was burned in 1992, 109 years after it was moved to Bergen in 1883.