Bjuv Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bjuv Municipality
Bjuvs kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| National Area | South Sweden | |
| County | Skåne County | |
| Seat | Bjuv | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 116.44 km2 (44.96 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 116.17 km2 (44.85 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 14,880 | |
| • Density | 127.79/km2 (330.98/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Scania | |
| Municipal code | 1260 | |
Bjuv Municipality (which in Swedish is Bjuvs kommun) is a special area in southern Sweden. It's like a local government district. It's located in Skåne County, which is in South Sweden. The main town, or "seat," of this municipality is called Bjuv.
In 1974, some changes happened to how local areas were organized in Sweden. The "old" Bjuv, which had been a market town since 1946, joined together with two other places called Billesholm and Ekeby. This created the Bjuv Municipality we know today.
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History of Bjuv Municipality
The symbol, or "arms," of Bjuv Municipality shows a mining torch shining light into a dark area. This symbol tells us something important about the area's past.
Mining and Industry
Bjuv Municipality has a long history of coal mining. People started mining coal here way back in the 1700s! This means the area was important for getting energy and materials for a very long time.
Later, in the late 1800s, another industry grew because of the coal: the clay industry. The coal was used to help make clay products, which shows how different industries can be connected.
Towns and Villages in Bjuv
In 2018, there were two main "localities" in Bjuv Municipality. A locality is like a town or a village where many people live close together.
Main Localities and Their Populations
Here are the two main localities in Bjuv Municipality and how many people lived there:
| Locality | Population |
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| Bjuv | 16000 (based on 2022 estimates) |
| Ekeby | 3,366 |
As you can see, Bjuv is the largest town in the municipality.
About the People of Bjuv
In 2022, Bjuv Municipality had about 15,817 residents in total. Out of these, around 10,979 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Voting in Bjuv
When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 35.1% of the votes went to parties in the "left coalition." The "right coalition" received about 63.0% of the votes. This shows how the people in Bjuv Municipality voted in that election.
Images for kids
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A building in Bjuv.
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The coat of arms for Bjuv Municipality.
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A map showing Bjuv Municipality in Skåne County.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Bjuv para niños
