Askersund Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Askersund Municipality
Askersunds kommun
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Askersund Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Örebro County | |
| Seat | Askersund | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,025.21 km2 (395.84 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 819.88 km2 (316.56 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 205.33 km2 (79.28 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 11,340 | |
| • Density | 11.061/km2 (28.648/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Närke | |
| Municipal code | 1882 | |
| Website | www.askersund.se | |
Askersund Municipality (Askersunds kommun) is a special area in central Sweden. It is part of Örebro County. The main town, or "seat," where the local government is, is called Askersund.
This municipality was formed in 1971. It was created by joining the old City of Askersund with two smaller country areas called Hammar and Lerbäck.
Towns and Villages
Askersund Municipality has several towns and villages. The main town is Askersund. Here are some of the places you can find:
- Askersund (This is the main town)
- Zinkgruvan
- Lerbäck
- Mariedamm
- Åmmeberg
- Åsbro
Twin Towns
Askersund has "twin towns" in other countries. This means they have a special friendship and often share ideas and cultures. Here are Askersund's twin towns and when their friendship started:
People and Population
Askersund Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were about 11,518 residents living here. About 9,144 of these people were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Most people in Askersund Municipality work. Also, many residents have a college degree. The average income for adults in the municipality is about 24,000 to 28,000 Swedish kronor per month.
How People Vote
People in Askersund Municipality vote in elections, just like in other parts of Sweden. These elections help choose who will lead the country and the local area. The results show how people in Askersund have voted over the years for different political groups.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Askersund para niños
