The parish of Strandebarm was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). On 1 January 1863, most (but not all) of Strandebarm located on the eastern shore of the Hardangerfjorden (population: 1,663) was separated from Strandebarm to constitute the new municipality of Jondal.
The parish of Strandebarm was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see district law). On 1 January 1863, most (but not all) of Strandebarm situated on the eastern shore of Hardangerfjorden (population: 1,663) was separated from Strandebarm to form the new municipality of Jondal.