Stavanger is situated in the south-western corner of Norway by the Boknafjord.
The climate is typical Atlantic Ocean climate with mild Winters and somewhat cooler Summers than what is found further South in the country. The number of inhabitants have reached about 117 000, and the municipality of Stavanger and the city of Stavanger are centrally located in a larger living- and working region known as the Stavanger region or the North Jæren region. Stavanger is Norway's 4th largest city, 3rd largest city region, European Capital of Culture in 2008 and a university city.
The city of Stavanger is a fairtrade municipality.
A fair-trade municipality is a label for cities and councils that actively work towards increasing the knowledge of and consumation of Fairtrade labelled products in their local communities.
To achieve the status as a fairtrade municipality, the council has to meet a number of criteria that have been set by Fairtrade Max Havelaar Norway, however the city should also work on a continuous basis to promote this labelling of ethics and social responsibility.
The concept first emerged in the United Kingdom, where approximately 150 cities and places have achieved this status.