Borlänge Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borlänge Municipality
Borlänge kommun
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Sveatorget in Borlänge in 2005
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Dalarna County | |
| Seat | Borlänge | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 638.93 km2 (246.69 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 586.74 km2 (226.54 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 52.19 km2 (20.15 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 49,119 | |
| • Density | 76.8770/km2 (199.110/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Dalarna | |
| Municipal code | 2081 | |
| Website | www.borlange.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Borlänge Municipality (Borlänge kommun) is a local area in central Sweden. It is part of Dalarna County. This municipality covers about 586 square kilometers.
The main town and administrative center is Borlänge. As of 2007, around 47,640 people lived here. The municipality as we know it today was formed in 1971. This happened when the City of Borlänge joined back with the rural area of Stora Tuna.
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Understanding Borlänge's People
It's interesting to know about the people who live in Borlänge Municipality. In 2022, there were over 52,000 residents. About 38,800 of them were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
People in Borlänge have different backgrounds. Some have families who have lived in Sweden for a long time. Others have families who came from other countries. This mix of people makes Borlänge a diverse place.
Learning and Education
Borlänge is a place where you can get a good education. It has important schools and learning centers.
Higher Education
- Dalarna University College: This is a place where students can go after high school to study many different subjects. It offers university-level courses and programs.
High Schools
- Soltorgsgymnasiet: This is one of the high schools in Borlänge. High schools in Sweden are called gymnasium. They prepare students for university or for specific jobs.
Famous People from Borlänge
Many talented people have come from Borlänge Municipality. They are known for their work in music, sports, and other fields.
- Jussi Björling: A world-famous opera singer. He was a tenor, known for his powerful voice.
- Lars Frölander: A skilled swimmer who has won many awards.
- Mando Diao: A popular rock band that started in Borlänge.
- Sugarplum Fairy: Another well-known pop band from the area.
- Per Fosshaug: A famous player of bandy, a sport similar to ice hockey.
- Erik Eriksson: An important figure in Swedish politics. He was the first chairman of the Centre Party.
- Lars Jonsson: A professional ice hockey player.
- Sator: A rock band with a long history.
- Nadja Brandt: A writer who also appeared in movies.
- Linda Carlsson: A talented musician known by her stage name, Miss Li.
- Tove Alexandersson: A world champion in several sports, including orienteering and ski-orienteering.
- Per Johansson: Another successful swimmer from Borlänge.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Borlänge para niños
