Bollebygd Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bollebygd Municipality
Bollebygds kommun
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Bollebygd town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Bollebygd | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 284.34 km2 (109.78 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 264.92 km2 (102.29 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 19.42 km2 (7.50 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 8,336 | |
| • Density | 29.3170/km2 (75.931/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1443 | |
| Website | www.bollebygd.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Bollebygd Municipality (Bollebygds kommun) is a special area, like a county or district, located in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. Its main town, or 'seat,' is called Bollebygd.
This municipality has an interesting history. It was first formed in 1952 by joining "old" Bollebygd with another area called Töllsjö. Later, in 1974, it became part of a larger area called Borås Municipality. But in 1995, Bollebygd became its own municipality again, just like it was in 1952!
Places in Bollebygd
A 'locality' is a town or village. Here are the main towns and villages in Bollebygd Municipality, with their populations from December 31, 2011:
- Bollebygd has 4,170 people.
- Olsfors has 652 people.
- Töllsjö has 347 people.
- Hultafors has 293 people.
- About 2,894 people live in the countryside areas.
Who Lives in Bollebygd?
Let's look at some facts about the people living in Bollebygd Municipality. These numbers are from 2022.
In total, there were 9,616 people living in the municipality. Out of these, 7,202 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
Most people living in Bollebygd Municipality have Swedish backgrounds. About 82% to 90% of the people in different areas were born in Sweden with at least one Swedish-born parent. Around 10% to 18% of the people have a foreign background. This means they were either born outside Sweden or have two parents who were born outside Sweden.
Many adults in Bollebygd Municipality are working. Between 83% and 87% of people aged 20 to 64 are working and pay taxes. This shows a strong working community.
The average monthly income for adults in Bollebygd is around 25,960 to 31,000 Swedish kronor. This income comes from jobs, investments, or social support.
Many people in Bollebygd also have higher education. Between 31% and 50% of adults have a degree from a college or university. This means many people have studied beyond high school.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Bollebygd para niños
