Editing Andebu

{{short description|Former municipality in Norway}}
{{about|the former municipality in Vestfold, Norway||}}
{{Infobox kommune
|name                   = Andebu
|former                 = yes
|native_name            = 
|native_name_lang       = 
|other_name             = 
|official_name          = 
|image_skyline          = Dalaåsen.jpg
|image_caption          = View of the forests and lakes of Andebu seen from Dalaåsen.{{credit|Gunnar Gallis}}
|idnumber               = 0719
|county                 = Vestfold
|district               = [[Vestfold]]
|capital                = [[Andebu (village)|Andebu]]
|established            = 1 Jan 1838
|preceded               = none
|disestablished         = 1 Jan 2017
|succeeded              = [[Sandefjord Municipality]]
|demonym                = Andebusokning
|language               = [[Bokmål]]<ref name="lang">{{Cite web |date=2006-05-05 |title=Forskrift om målvedtak i kommunar og fylkeskommunar |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/SFO/forskrift/2006-05-05-485 |publisher=Lovdata.no |language=no}}</ref>
|coatofarms             = 
|flag                   = 
|mayor                  = 
|mayor_party            = 
|mayor_as_of            = 
|area_rank              = 
|area_total_km2         = 185.90
|area_land_km2          = 182.80
|area_water_km2         = 3.10
|area_water_percent     = 1.7
|population_as_of       = 2016
|population_rank        = 
|population_total       = 5937	
|population_density_km2 = auto
|coordinates            = {{coord|59|17|50|N|10|6|18|E|region:NO|display=inline,title|format=dms}}
|former_name=Andebu herred}}

'''Andebu''' is a [[List of former municipalities of Norway|former municipality]] in [[Vestfold]] county, [[Norway]]. The {{convert|186|km2|adj=on}} municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution on 1 January 2017. The area is now part of [[Sandefjord Municipality]]. The [[administrative centre]] was the village of [[Andebu (village)|Andebu]]. Other main villages in Andebu include [[Høyjord]] and [[Kodal]].

Andebu was the fourth-largest municipality in Vestfold county and it was situated in the center of the county. Upon its dissolution, the {{convert|186|km2|adj=on}} municipality had a population of 5,937. The municipality's [[population density]] was {{convert|32|PD/km2}}.<ref name="ssb pop">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=Table: 06913: Population 1 January and population changes during the calendar year (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/06913/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref><ref name="ssb area">{{Cite web |last=Statistisk sentralbyrå |author-link=Statistics Norway |title=09280: Area of land and fresh water (km²) (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/09280/ |language=Norwegian}}</ref>

Andebu's economy was primarily related to logging and forestry. Andebu has been inhabited for centuries and the oldest artifacts retrieved here dates back 4000 years to the [[Iron Age]]. Most retrieved artifacts are various types of tools, mainly axes made of [[flint]] and other rocks. Andebu’s geography consists mainly of valleys, hills, mountains, forests, and lakes.<ref name="schandy">{{Cite book |last1=Schandy |first1=Tom |title=Naturperler i Vestfold |last2=Helgesen |first2=Tom |publisher=Forlaget Tom & Tom v/Schandy |year=2012 |isbn=9788292916148 |language=no}}{{rp|196}}</ref>

== General information ==
The [[prestegjeld|parish]] of ''Andebo'' (later spelled ''Andebu'') was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see [[formannskapsdistrikt]] law). On 1 January 1878, an area of [[Hedrum]] municipality (population: 61) was transferred to Andebu.<ref name="Dag">{{Cite book |last=Jukvam |first=Dag |year=1999 |title=Historisk oversikt over endringer i kommune- og fylkesinndelingen |url=http://www.ssb.no/emner/00/90/rapp_9913/rapp_9913.pdf |publisher=[[Statistics Norway|Statistisk sentralbyrå]] |language=no |isbn=9788253746845}}</ref> On 1 January 2017, a municipal merger took place: the municipalities of [[Sandefjord]] (population: 45,820), [[Stokke (municipality)|Stokke]] (population: 11,657), and Andebu (population: 5,937) were merged to form a new, larger [[Sandefjord Municipality]]. Andebu now makes up the northern part of the new municipality.<ref name="EL">{{Cite book |last=Larsen |first=Erlend |title=Tre kommuner blir til én: Suksesskriteriene bak nye Sandefjord |publisher=E-forl |year=2016 |isbn=9788293057277 |language=no}}</ref>{{rp|64}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-24 |title=Vedtak om sammenslåing av Stokke, Andebu og Sandefjord kommuner, Vestfold |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LF/forskrift/2015-04-24-413 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref>

===Name===
The municipality (originally the [[prestegjeld|parish]]) is named after the old ''[[Andebu (village)|Andebu]]'' farm ({{langx|non|Andabú}}) since the first [[Andebu Church]] was built there. The meaning of the first element is unknown, but one possibility is that it comes from the old male name  {{lang|non|Andi}}, but this is not certain. The last element comes from the word {{wikt-lang|non|bú}} which means "dwelling" or "farm". Prior to 1889, the name was spelled ''"Andebo"''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rygh |first=Oluf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3YpBAAAAIAAJ |title=Norske gaardnavne: Jarlsberg og Larviks amt |date=1907 |publisher=W. C. Fabritius & sønners bogtrikkeri |edition=6 |location=Kristiania, Norge |pages=155–156 |language=no |authorlink=Oluf Rygh}}</ref>

===Coat of arms===
The [[coat of arms]] was granted on 12 December 1986. The official [[blazon]] is ''"[[Vert (heraldry)|Vert]], three triangles [[argent]], one over two"'' ({{langx|no|I grønt tre sølv triangler, 1-2}}). This means the arms have a green [[field (heraldry)|field]] (background) and the [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] is a set of three equilateral triangles with one over two. The charge has a [[tincture (heraldry)|tincture]] of [[argent]] which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used. The green color in the field symbolizes the importance of [[agriculture]] and [[forestry]]. The three triangles were chosen to symbolize the three villages/parishes in the municipality: Andebu, [[Høyjord]], and [[Kodal]]. The three triangles also are set up to look like the letter [[A]], the first letter of the municipal name. The arms were designed by Kjell Skoli. The municipal flag had the same design as the coat of arms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen |url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Andebu |access-date=2023-11-17 |publisher=Heraldry of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andebu, Vestfold (Norway) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/no-07-19.html |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Flags of the World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1986-12-12 |title=Godkjenning av våpen og flagg |url=https://lovdata.no/dokument/LF/forskrift/1986-12-12-2289 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Lovdata.no |publisher=Norges kommunal- og arbeidsdepartementet |language=no}}</ref><ref name="EL" />{{rp|158}}

===Churches===
The [[Church of Norway]] had three parishes ({{lang|no|sokn}}) within the municipality of Andebu. It was part of the [[Sandefjord prosti]] ([[deanery]]) in the [[Diocese of Tunsberg]].

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ style="font-size:medium"|'''''Churches in Andebu'''''
!Parish ({{lang|no|sokn}})!!Church name!!Location of the church!!Year built
|-
|rowspan="1"|Andebu||[[Andebu Church]]||[[Andebu (village)|Andebu]]||c. 1100||[[File:Andebu kirke 2.jpg|x90px]]
|-
|rowspan="1"|Høyjord||[[Høyjord Stave Church]]||[[Høyjord]]||c. 1100||[[File:Høyjord stavkirke, Sandefjord Norway.jpg|x90px]]
|-
|rowspan="1"|Kodal||[[Kodal Church]]||[[Kodal]]||c. 1100||[[File:Kodal kirke.jpg|x90px]]
|}

Andebu Church was the main church for the municipality. It was built around the year 1100. It is a stone church with seating for 300. The soapstone baptismal font is from the 1100s. The altarpiece and the pulpit are in Renaissance style and date from about 1650. The church was extensively restored in 1686. The church is home to Norway's oldest existing written parish register from 1623. The ridge turret was destroyed in a storm in 1701 and had to be rebuilt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andebu kirke |url=http://www.kirkesok.no/kirker/Andebu-kirke |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306130133/http://www.kirkesok.no/kirker/Andebu-kirke |archive-date=2016-03-06 |access-date=2016-10-01 |publisher=Den norske kirke}}</ref>

The [[Høyjord Stave Church]] is also located in Andebu and it is the only [[stave church]] in Vestfold County.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Børresen |first=Svein E. |title=Vestfoldboka: en reise i kultur og natur |publisher=Skagerrak forlag |year=2004 |isbn=9788292284070 |page=67 |language=no}}</ref>

== History ==
Various historical artifacts and burial mounds dated to the [[Viking Age]] have been discovered in Andebu. Finds include a bronze key, a stone axe, arrows, and more. [[Burial mound]]s have been discovered on approximately 30 farms in Andebu, including 17 in the village of [[Andebu (village)|Andebu]], 5 in [[Høyjord]], and 7 in [[Kodal]]. Some mounds are dated back as far as 500 BCE (in other words, over a thousand years prior to the Viking Age). Large amounts of burial mounds are found at Nordre Haugan, Nedre Skjelland, Våle, Vestre Høyjord, Bjørndal, and Gjerstad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historisk Innledning |url=https://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm#Gravhauger. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617010418/http://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm#Gravhauger. |archive-date=2017-06-17 |access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref><ref name="BB">{{Cite book |last=Gallis |first=Arne |url=https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2016060848209 |title=Andebu bygdebok. 1 : Kulturbind |year=1975 |isbn=8271650025 |language=no}}</ref>{{rp|14}}

The 14th century [[Black Plague]] had a devastating impact on the population of Andebu. It is estimated that the population was 600 as of 1600 A.D., approximately the same amount as prior to the plague, meaning that it took about 200 years to regain the lost population for the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historisk Innledning |url=https://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm#Folketall. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617010418/http://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm#Folketall. |archive-date=2017-06-17 |access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref><ref name="BB" />{{rp|4}}

Andebu municipality was established on 1 January 1838, with priest [[Jens H. Otterbeck]] as its first mayor. Otterbeck served as mayor for 24 years and was the longest-serving mayor of Andebu.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ormestad |first=Stian |date=2016-12-31 |title=Her går en god nabo gjennom 179 år over i historien |url=https://www.reavisa.no/2016/12/31/gar-nabo-gjennom-179-ar-historien/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701140645/http://www.reavisa.no/2016/12/31/gar-nabo-gjennom-179-ar-historien/ |archive-date=2018-07-01 |access-date=2019-06-06 |website=ReAvisa}}</ref>

==Government==
While it existed, this municipality was responsible for [[primary education]] (through 10th grade), outpatient [[Health care|health services]], [[old age|senior citizen]] services, [[unemployment]], [[Social work|social services]], [[zoning]], [[economic development]], and municipal [[road]]s. During its existence, this municipality was governed by a [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] of [[Direct election|directly elected]] representatives. The [[mayor]] was [[Indirect election|indirectly elected]] by a vote of the municipal council.<ref name="ks">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=kommunestyre |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |publisher=[[Kunnskapsforlaget]] |url=https://snl.no/kommunestyre |access-date=2023-08-03 |date=2022-09-20 |editor-last=Hansen |editor-first=Tore |language=no |editor2-last=Vabo |editor2-first=Signy Irene}}</ref>

===Municipal council===
The [[Municipal council (Norway)|municipal council]] {{lang|no|(Kommunestyre)}} of Andebu was made up of 25 representatives that were elected to four year terms. The tables below show the historical composition of the council by political [[Political party|party]]. 
{{div col}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 2016
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2015 - Telemark |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2015/ko/telemark/#seats |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref><ref name="ssb valg">{{Cite web |title=Table: 04813: Members of the local councils, by party/electoral list at the Municipal Council election (M) |url=https://www.ssb.no/en/statbank/table/04813/ |publisher=Statistics Norway |language=Norwegian}}</ref>
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 8
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 3
|Høyre                     = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 6
|Venstre                   = 2
|note = On 1 Jan 2017, Andebu was dissolved and merged into [[Sandefjord Municipality]]
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 2012
|end                       = 2015
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunestyrevalg 2011 - Telemark |url=https://valgresultat.no/valg/2011/ko/telemark/#seats |publisher=Valg Direktoratet}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 4
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 4
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 2008
|end                       = 2011
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 5
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 3
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 4
|Venstre                   = 3
|Høyre                     = 3
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 2004
|end                       = 2007
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" />
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 5
|Høyre                     = 4
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 3
|Sosialistisk_Venstreparti = 3
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 2000
|end                       = 2003
|reference                 = <ref name="ssb valg" /><ref>{{Cite book |date=2000 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1999 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/publikasjoner/pdf/nos_c621/nos_c621.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253748531 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 3
|Høyre                     = 5
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 2
|Rød_Valgallianse          = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1996
|end                       = 1999
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1996 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1995 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c342.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253743351 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 9
|Venstre                   = 1
|Rød_Valgallianse          = 1
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1992
|end                       = 1995
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1993 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1991 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_c057.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253737939 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 2
|Høyre                     = 7
|Senterpartiet             = 7
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1988
|end                       = 1991
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1988 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1987 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b765.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253726325 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 8
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 3
|Høyre                     = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 3
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1984
|end                       = 1987
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1984 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1983 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b450.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253720378 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo-Kongsvinger, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Fremskrittspartiet        = 3
|Høyre                     = 8
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 3
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1980
|end                       = 1983
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1979 |title=Kommunestyrevalget 1979 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_b093.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253710836 |issn=0332-8023 |location=Oslo, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Høyre                     = 9
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 4
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1976
|end                       = 1979
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1977 |title=Kommunevalgene 1975 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a769.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253705646 |location=Oslo, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 8
|Høyre                     = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 3
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 2
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1972
|end                       = 1975
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite book |date=1973 |title=Kommunevalgene 1972 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a457.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |isbn=8253701144 |location=Oslo, Norge |volume=I}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 9
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1968
|end                       = 1971
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1967 |title=Kommunevalgene 1967 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_a214.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo, Norge |volume=I}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 9
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|start                     = 1964
|end                       = 1967
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1964 |title=Kommunevalgene 1963 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_138.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 9
|Høyre                     = 7
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1960
|end                       = 1963
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1960 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1959 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xii_022.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 8
|Høyre                     = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 2
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 4
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1956
|end                       = 1959
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1957 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1955 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_252.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo, Norge}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 25
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Høyre                     = 6
|Senterpartiet             = 6
|Kristelig_Folkeparti      = 1
|Venstre                   = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1952
|end                       = 1955
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1952 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1951 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_xi_120.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 7
|Høyre                     = 7
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 5
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1948
|end                       = 1951
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1948 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1947 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_165.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Høyre                     = 6
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|DRF/V                     = 7
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1945
|end                       = 1947
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1947 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1945 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_x_133.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 24
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 6
|Høyre                     = 5
|Senterpartiet             = 3
|DRF/V                     = 7
|Borgerlige_Felleslister   = 3
|}}
{{Kommunestyre table
|name                      = Andebu
|herad                     = yes
|start                     = 1938
|end                       = 1941* 
|reference                 = <ref>{{Cite web |date=1938 |title=Kommunevalgene og Ordførervalgene 1937 |url=https://www.ssb.no/a/histstat/nos/nos_ix_133.pdf |publisher=Statistisk sentralbyrå |language=Norwegian |location=Oslo}}</ref>
|collapsed                 = yes
|Total                     = 24
|Høyre                     = 1
|Senterpartiet             = 5
|Venstre                   = 8
|Borgerlige_Felleslister   = 6
|Arbeiderpartiet           = 4
|}}
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===Mayors===
The [[Mayor#Scandinavia|mayors]] ({{langx|no|ordfører}}) of Andebu:<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gallis |first=Arne |url=https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2016060848209 |title=Andebu bygdebok. 1 : Kulturbind |publisher=Andebu kommune |year=1975 |isbn=8271650025 |language=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Grytnes |first1=Nils |url=https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2008013004054 |title=Andebu kommunes historie : 1837-1991 |last2=Berg |first2=Ragnar |publisher=Andebu kommune |language=no}}</ref>
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* 1838-1862: Jens H. Otterbech
* 1863-1863: Gullik Chr. Herre-Skjelbred
* 1864-1865: Johan G. Gran
* 1866-1867: Gullik Chr. Herre-Skjelbred
* 1868-1869: Johan G. Gran
* 1870-1873: Abraham Chr. Wegger
* 1874-1877: Peder K. Nilsen
* 1878-1880: Johan G. Gran
* 1881-1881: Karl Nilsen
* 1882-1889: Abraham Chr. Wegger
* 1890-1897: Anton Bjørndal
* 1898-1898: Edvard A. Hallenstvedt
* 1899-1901: A. Ljosnæs
* 1902-1905: Anton Bjørndal
* 1905-1913: A. Ljosnæs
* 1914-1916: Abraham Andersen Tolsrød
* 1917-1922: Anders Flaatten
* 1923-1927: O. Bakkeland
* 1928-1930: Anders Flaatten
* 1931-1939: Hans R. Trevland
* 1939-1941: Ole Bergan
* 1945-1945: Ole Bergan
* 1946-1955: O. Strandskog
* 1956-1959: Ole Bergan
* 1960-1961: Johan Gran
* 1962-1963: Ivar Bjørndal
* 1964-1965: Johan Gran
* 1966-1967: Ole Bergan
* 1968-1975: Thor Wrangsund
* 1976-1981: Paul Kristian Berg
* 1982-1985: Ingolf Wegger
* 1986-1991: Jan Vestby
* 1992-1999: Rolf Fevang
* 1999-2011: [[Hans Hilding Hønsvall]] ([[Christian Democratic Party (Norway)|KrF]])
* 2012-2016: Bjarne Sommerstad ([[Centre Party (Norway)|Sp]])
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== Geography ==
[[File:Andebu herredshus back side.jpg|thumb|Town Hall.]]
Andebu was located in the interior central parts of [[Vestfold]] County. Most of Andebu is forested, but numerous rivers and mountains can also be found in Andebu. Rivers include [[Merkedamselva]], which flows through eastern parts of the village of [[Høyjord]]. Steinselva (Skorgeelva), Bergselva and Bølevannsbekken are other rivers in Andebu. Lakes in Andebu included Stålerødvannet, Heievannet, [[Goksjø]], and others. The highest points of the former municipality are in northwestern parts near the village of Høyjord. Some peaks include [[Brånafjell]], which is the tallest peak in [[Sandefjord]] municipality, as well as Åletjønnåsen and Storås. Smaller peaks include Bustingen, Skørsåsane, and Storås by Skjeau. The municipality of Andebu was home to 35 lakes, including the {{convert|0.37|km2|acre|adj=on}} [[Askjemvannet]], which was the largest lake in Andebu. Parts of the lake [[Goksjø]] were also located in Andebu, while minor lakes included Ilestadvannet and Åletjønn, both located near the village of Høyjord.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historisk Innledning |url=https://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617010418/http://andebu.info/tema/bygdebok/historisk_innledning.htm |archive-date=2017-06-17 |access-date=2018-06-30 |website=andebu.info}}</ref><ref name="BB" />{{rp|1–3}}

The {{convert|399|m|adj=on}} tall [[Brånafjell]] was the tallest mountain peak in the former municipality of Andebu, and currently the highest peak in [[Sandefjord]] municipality. It is located in northernmost Andebu on the border with what used to be [[Re, Norway|Re Municipality]] and about {{convert|2|km}} from the border with [[Lardal]] (now part of [[Larvik Municipality]]). Parking for mountain hiking trails can be found by [[Trollsvann]].<ref name="EL" />{{rp|144}}

Nature preserves in Andebu included Veggemyra (marsh), Nordre Skarsholttjønn (marsh), Dalaåsen (birch forest), and Flisefyr-Hidalen (forest).<ref name="schandy" />{{rp|196}}

== Recreation ==
[[File:Fv305 Kodalveien i Andebu sentrum.jpg|thumb|Kodalveien in the centre of Andebu village.]]
Heisetra is a cabin owned by Sandefjord Tourist Association which lies by the lake Heivannet and the river Svartåa. There are {{convert|100|km}} of marked hiking trails are located near the cabin. The trails are used by cross-country skiers, bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 September 2015 |title=Disse 10 fotturene er de beste i Vestfold |url=https://www.sb.no/turtips-i-vestfold/tur-i-vestfold/friluftsliv/disse-10-fotturene-er-de-beste-i-vestfold/s/5-73-77483?ns_campaign=article&ns_mchannel=recommend_button&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=facebook&ns_fee=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010508/https://www.sb.no/turtips-i-vestfold/tur-i-vestfold/friluftsliv/disse-10-fotturene-er-de-beste-i-vestfold/s/5-73-77483?ns_campaign=article&ns_mchannel=recommend_button&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=facebook&ns_fee=0 |archive-date=2018-12-11 |access-date=2019-06-09 |website=sb.no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Heisetra – Sandefjord Turistforening |url=https://sandefjord.dnt.no/heisetra/ |website=sandefjord.dnt.no}}</ref><ref name="EL" />{{rp|20}} Heisetra is situated in western Andebu near the border to the municipality of [[Larvik]]. A nature trail with interactive signs detailing local nature is located near the lake Heivannet. The lake is used for paddling, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Nearby trails are used for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and collection of mushrooms and berries. The {{convert|100|km|adj=on}} trail network from the cabin leads as far as [[Hardangervidda]], while shorter trails include those leading to Grevesteinen and Sliradammen. The {{convert|9.7|km|adj=on}} Svartåa culture trail was previously used for the movement of logs to Larvik. This trail has various interactive signs describing the river’s cultural and historical significance, including signs near the Hansekanal, a canal created by Hans Anders Dahl in 1950.<ref name="schandy" />{{rp|200–201}}

Andebu is home to numerous gravel trails, for instance located by Snappen, Trolldalen, and Vidaråsen. Parking for Snappen can be found nearby Heisetra cabin, along with a variety of other forest- and mountain hikes. It can be reached by driving to Pipenholt, which lies along county road 210 between [[Kodal]] and Åsrum in [[Larvik]]. From Pipenholt, drive towards Hvitstein. Heiaveien goes through an agricultural landscape and passes by ''Geirastadir''.<ref name="EL" />{{rp|481,490–491}}

Andebu's highest mountain, [[Brånafjell]] is located in northernmost Andebu. The trail to the mountain can be found by Trollsvann Lake.<ref name="EL" />{{rp|165}} Trollsvann is located on the border with [[Lardal]] and is surrounded by tall hillsides. A trail, Trollstien, follows the lake on its western side. A number of trailheads can be found near the cabin Trollsvannstua, a cabin owned by the [[Norwegian Trekking Association]]. Trails from Trollsvannstua lead as far as to Merkedammen Lake in [[Re, Norway|Re]] and westwards to Åletjønn Lake. There are also trails leading to the waterfall Løkedalsfossen in Lardal.<ref name="schandy" />{{rp|197–199}}

Another mountain trail leads to the peak and tower at Vetan, a {{convert|1.5|km}} hike from the village of [[Andebu (village)|Andebu]]. From the village centre, follow Kodalveien to Familiesenteret. From there, make a right and follow the gravel Møylandsveien over the farm fields. Before the farm, the trail winds left into the woodlands. Interpretive signs can be found throughout the trail, which describe the area's species of wildlife and flora. The peak has an elevation of {{convert|180|m}} and the house on top was originally a lookout tower meant to be used in times of war. An overlook tower was constructed at Vetan in 1988, which provides panoramic views of [[Tønsberg Fortress]], the [[Oslo Fjord]], [[Gaustatoppen]], and [[Skrim]].<ref name="EL" />{{rp|47–50}} Parking for the trail to Vetan is located by the Møyland kindergarten, immediately west of the centre of the [[Andebu (village)|village of Andebu]].<ref name="schandy" />{{rp|202}}

Andebu is home to 35 lakes, where fishing is permitted in 16 lakes. The largest rivers are Svartåa and Skorgeelva.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andebu (kommune) – Kodal bygdeleksikon |url=https://kodal.info/index.php/Andebu_(kommune) |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704093150/http://kodal.info/index.php/Andebu_(kommune) |archive-date=2018-07-04 |access-date=2019-06-06 |website=kodal.info}}</ref>

== Points of interest ==
[[File:Mixed Picea (Spruce) forest from Vestfold county in Norway.jpg|thumb|[[Norway spruce]] forest in Andebu.]]
* [[Høyjord Stave Church]], the only remaining [[stave church]] in [[Vestfold]] County
* [[Heisetra]], a cabin owned by ''Sandefjord Tourist Association'', adjacent to {{convert|100|km}} of hiking trails<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gjerseth |first=Simen |title=Nye Sandefjord |publisher=Liv forlag |year=2016 |isbn=9788283301137 |page=31 |language=no}}</ref><ref name="schandy" />{{rp|200}}
* [[Andebu Church]], the largest medieval church in Sandefjord municipality<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andebu kirke |url=https://www.visitvestfold.com/no/sandefjord/produkt/?TLp=1242427 |website=visitvestfold.com}}</ref>
* [[Goksjø]] Lake, the third-largest lake in Vestfold County
* [[Svartåa]] River, one of Andebu's largest rivers, popular fishing river<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sandefjord |url=http://www.gonorway.no/norway/counties/vestfold/sandefjord/7635e3a768b71b0/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619042655/http://gonorway.no/norway/counties/vestfold/sandefjord/7635e3a768b71b0/index.html |archive-date=19 June 2018 |access-date=10 July 2018 |website=gonorway.no}}</ref>
* [[Brånafjell]], the tallest mountain in Sandefjord municipality

== Notable people ==
* [[Kaare Reitan]] (1903–2000), an orthodontist

==See also==
*[[List of former municipalities of Norway]]

==References==
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=== Further reading ===
* {{Cite book |last=Berg |first=Lorens |url=http://www.vestfold-slekt.net/andebu/bygdebok |title=Andebu: en vestfoldbygds historie i 1600-aarene "Lat os inkje forfederne gløyma" |publisher=Andebu fortidslag |year=1995 |isbn=8299373107 |location=Sandefjord, Norge |language=no}}
* {{Cite book |last=Bråvoll |first=Ole |url=https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2021082048627 |title=Vestfoldmål: Ord og vendinger fra Andebu |publisher=Harald Lyche & Co |year=1964 |language=no |trans-title=Words and phrases from Andebu}}

== External links ==
* {{Commons category-inline|Andebu}}
* {{wiktionary-inline|Andebu}}
* {{Wikivoyage inline|Vestfold}}

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