Boo, Nacka Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boo
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 Boo, Nacka Municipality
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Nacka Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.26 km2 (6.28 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 24,052 |
| • Density | 1,479/km2 (3,830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Boo, sometimes called Saltsjö-Boo, is a cool place in Nacka Municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden. Think of a locality as a town or a specific area. In 2010, about 24,052 people lived here. Boo used to be its own municipality (like a local government area) until 1970. Then, it became part of Nacka Municipality.
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What is Boo?
Boo is an urban area in Sweden. This means it's a place where many people live close together. It's not a huge city, but it's not a small village either.
Where is Boo located?
Boo is found in Stockholm County. This county is in the eastern part of Sweden. It's also part of the Uppland province.
How big is Boo?
Boo covers an area of about 16.26 square kilometers. That's roughly 6.28 square miles. In 2010, over 24,000 people lived there. This means it's a pretty busy place with lots of homes.
Boo's History
Boo has an interesting past. It wasn't always part of Nacka.
When did Boo become part of Nacka?
Boo was its own municipality until 1970. A municipality is like a local government area. It has its own rules and services. In 1970, Boo joined Nacka Municipality. This change helped organize local services better.
What does "municipality" mean?
A municipality is a region that has its own local government. This government makes decisions for the people living there. They handle things like schools, roads, and parks.
