Ånge Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ånge Municipality
Ånge kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västernorrland County | |
| Seat | Ånge | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,315.36 km2 (1,280.07 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 3,068.08 km2 (1,184.59 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 247.28 km2 (95.48 sq mi) | |
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| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,098 | |
| • Density | 3.04582/km2 (7.8886/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Medelpad | |
| Municipal code | 2260 | |
Ånge Municipality (which in Swedish is Ånge kommun) is a special area in northern Sweden. It's like a local government district in Västernorrland County. The main town, or 'seat,' where the local government offices are, is called Ånge.
Long ago, in 1947, the town of Ånge became a special 'market town' because it was an important railway hub. It was separated from another area called Borgsjö. Later, in 1971, Ånge and Borgsjö joined back together. They also teamed up with two other areas, Haverö and Torp. This is how the Ånge Municipality we know today was created!
For many years, Ånge Municipality was famous for its slogan: Sweden's geographical center. Experts from the Royal Institute of Technology measured it in 1947. They found the exact center was near Lake Munkby (Munkbysjön) in the eastern part of the municipality. In 2002, the slogan changed to Wonderful byways.
About 13 kilometers east of the town of Ånge, you'll find the town of Borgsjö. It has a beautiful rococo church from the 1700s. People really admire its design!
Towns and Villages
Here are some of the main towns and villages in Ånge Municipality:
- Alby
- Fränsta
- Ljungaverk
- Torpshammar
- Ånge (This is the main town where the local government is located)
- Östavall
People Living in Ånge
Ånge Municipality is home to over 9,000 people. The local government works to make life good for everyone living here. They use information from official statistics to understand the community better. This helps them plan for schools, services, and other important things.
Sister Cities
Ånge Municipality has 'sister cities' in other countries. This means they have special friendships and connections with these places:
- Malvik, Norway
- Oravais, Finland
- Ogre, Latvia
- Beng, Laos
The friendships with the Nordic (Northern European) sister cities started in the 1940s. The connections with Ogre and Beng began later, after 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ånge para niños
