The municipality of Øverbygd was established on 1 July 1925 when Målselv Municipality was divided into two municipalities: Målselv in the west and Øverbygd in the east. Initially, Øverbygd had a population of 566 inhabitants.
On July 1, 1925, the municipality of Øverbygd was established by dividing Målselv Municipality into two: Målselv in the west and Øverbygd in the east. Initially, Øverbygd had a population of 566 inhabitants.