During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1963, Geitastrand was merged with the municipalities of Orkanger, Orkdal, and Orkland to form a new, larger municipality of Orkdal.
During the 1960s, there were numerous municipal unifications across Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On January 1, 1963, Geitastrand was combined with the municipalities of Orkanger, Orkdal, and Orkland to form a new, larger municipality called Orkdal.