General information The historic parish of Bø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). On 1 January 1866, an unpopulated area of Bø was transferred to the neighboring Hollen Municipality. On 1 January 1867, the southern district of Bø (population: 2,257) was separated from Bø to become the new Lunde Municipality. On 1 January 1883, the borders of Bø were moved. An area from neighboring Seljord Municipality (population: 235) and an area from neighboring Hitterdal Municipality (population: 42) were both transferred into Bø. On 1 July 1914, an area of neighboring Sauherad Municipality (population: 27) was transferred to Bø.
General information The historic parish of Bø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law) On 1 January 1866 an unpopulated area of Bø was transferred to the neighboring Hollen Municipality On 1 January 1867 the southern district of Bø (population 2257) was separated from Bø to become the new Lunde Municipality On 1 January 1883 the borders of Bø were moved An area from neighboring Seljord Municipality (population 235) and an area from neighboring Hitterdal Municipality (population 42) were both transferred into Bø On 1 July 1914 an area of neighboring Sauherad Municipality (population 27) was transferred to Bø