Örebro County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Örebro
Örebro län
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| Country | Sweden | ||||
| Founded | 1634 | ||||
| Capital | Örebro | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 8,545.6 km2 (3,299.5 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(March 31 2011)
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| • Total | 280,305 | ||||
| • Density | 32.80109/km2 (84.9544/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-T | ||||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 61,203 million (2004) | ||||
| GDP per capita | SEK 224,000 | ||||
| NUTS Region | SE124 | ||||
Örebro County (called Örebro län in Swedish) is a special area in central Sweden. It's like a big region that helps govern the country. The main city, or "seat," of this county is Örebro. This county was officially started a long time ago, in the year 1779. It's a place with a rich history and many interesting towns.
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Understanding Örebro County
Örebro County is one of the 21 counties that make up Sweden. Think of a county as a large administrative area. Each county has a governor who is chosen by the government to lead it. The governor helps make sure laws are followed and that public services work well.
What is a County?
A county in Sweden is a bit like a state or province in other countries. It's a way to divide the country into smaller parts for easier management. Each county has its own local government, which works on things like healthcare, public transport, and education for the people living there.
The Capital City: Örebro
The city of Örebro is the biggest and most important city in Örebro County. It's where the county's main offices are located. This city is a hub for business, culture, and education in the region.
Local Communities: Municipalities
Inside Örebro County, there are smaller areas called municipalities. These are like local towns or city areas that have their own councils. These councils make decisions about local services, like schools, parks, and waste collection. Each municipality works to meet the needs of its residents.
Here are the municipalities that are part of Örebro County:
