Alingsås Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alingsås Municipality
Alingsås kommun
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Alingsås town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Alingsås | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 554.59 km2 (214.13 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 474.9 km2 (183.4 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 79.69 km2 (30.77 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 37,813 | |
| • Density | 68.1819/km2 (176.590/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1489 | |
| Website | www.alingsas.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Alingsås Municipality (Alingsås kommun) is a local government area in western Sweden. It is located in Västra Götaland County. The main town, or "seat," of the municipality is the city of Alingsås.
The current municipality was formed in 1974. This happened when the former City of Alingsås joined together with two other areas, Bjärke and Hemsjö.
About Alingsås Municipality
Alingsås Municipality is part of a larger area. This area is called the Gothenburg Metropolitan Area. It includes 12 other municipalities and has about 900,000 people.
As of December 31, 2021, Alingsås Municipality had 41,853 residents. Most of these people, around 25,000, live in Alingsås city.
Sister Cities
Alingsås has special connections with seven other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They often share cultural exchanges and friendships.
The sister cities of Alingsås are:
- Leisi, Estonia
- Karis, Finland
- Kartong, Gambia
- Mont-de-Marsan, France
- Ocatal, Nicaragua
- Skedsmo, Norway
- Tårnby, Denmark
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Alingsås para niños
