In 1948, the municipal name was changed to Sandnessjøen, after the main town in the municipality. The town was named after the old Sandnes farm () since the town grew up on the grounds of the old farm.
In 1948, the municipal name was changed to Sandnessjøen, after the main town in the municipality. The town was named after the old Sandnes farm () since the town grew up on the grounds of the old farm.