Borås Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Borås Municipality Borås kommun
Municipality
Borås Town Hall
Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
County	Västra Götaland County
Seat	Borås
Area
• Total	972.98 km2 (375.67 sq mi)
• Land	915.22 km2 (353.37 sq mi)
• Water	57.76 km2 (22.30 sq mi)
	Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population  (June 30, 2012)
• Total	102,822
• Density	105.6774/km2 (273.7032/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE
Province	Västergötland
Municipal code	1490
Website	www.boras.se

Borås Municipality (called Borås kommun in Swedish) is a special area in western Sweden. It is located in Västra Götaland County. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is Borås.

In 1971, the City of Borås became a municipality. This happened when Sweden changed how its local governments worked. A few years later, in 1974, many smaller areas nearby joined with Borås. This made the municipality much larger. However, in 1995, a western part of Borås Municipality separated to form its own area, called Bollebygd Municipality.

In the 1990s, the local government group, known as the municipal assembly (or kommunfullmäktige), decided to use the name "Borås stad" or "City of Borås" for the entire municipality. This includes both the city and the countryside areas. This name change is just for how they talk about it. It does not change the municipality's official legal status.

What Towns Are in Borås Municipality?

Borås Municipality is made up of several towns and villages. The main town is Borås itself. Here are some of the other places you can find in the municipality:

Who Lives in Borås Municipality?

This section shares information about the people living in Borås Municipality. The facts come from official statistics.

In 2022, there were about 113,940 people living in Borås Municipality. Out of these, about 83,786 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 46.2% voted for parties on the left side of politics. About 52.1% voted for parties on the right side.

Which Cities Are Borås Municipality's Friends?

Borås Municipality has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they often share ideas and learn from each other.

Borås is twinned with:

• Espelkamp, Germany
• Mikkeli, Finland
• Molde, Norway
• Vejle, Denmark

Images for kids

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  Borås Town Hall

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  The coat of arms of Borås Municipality

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  Map showing Borås Municipality in Västra Götaland County

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Borås para niños