Bjerke
For the surname, see Bjerke (surname).
| Bydel Bjerke | ||
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| District | ||
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| Country | Norway | |
| City | Oslo | |
| District | Grorud Valley | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.72 km2 (2.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (2004) | ||
| • Total | 23,857 | |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| ISO 3166 code | NO-030109 | |
| Website | bbj.oslo.kommune.no | |
Bjerke is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway.
The most densely populated residential areas are located along the Trondheimsveien, including the high-rise apartment blocks of Linderud. The shopping centre at Linderud is also home to the borough council's administration. The northern areas of the borough are bordered by the vast woodlands of Oslomarka. The upper secondary school Bjerke Videregående Skole is located here.
Districts
- Linderud
- Lofthus (on the border with Nordre Aker borough)
- Tonsenhagen
- Årvoll
- Veitvet
- Økern
- Risløkka
Coordinates: 59°56′25″N 10°48′50″E / 59.94028°N 10.81389°E
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