Bromölla Municipality Facts for Kids

Bromölla Municipality (Bromölla kommun) is a local area in southern Sweden. It is part of Skåne County in South Sweden. The main town and administrative center is Bromölla.

Bromölla was first a small market town. In 1967, it joined with Ivetofta. Later, in 1974, Näsum was added. This created the municipality as we know it today.

History of Bromölla
Towns and Villages in Bromölla
People and Population
How People Vote in Bromölla
Industries in Bromölla
- IFÖ Sanitär
- Nymölla Paper Mill
Culture and History
Famous People from Bromölla
See also

History of Bromölla

The name Bromölla means "Bridge Mill". This name comes from one or more mills that were used here a long time ago. These mills were active from the 1600s to the 1800s. They were located next to a small river. The municipality's coat of arms shows a bridge over a river. It also has a water wheel, which stands for the old mill.

Towns and Villages in Bromölla

Bromölla Municipality has 5 main urban areas. These are also called Tätort or localities in Sweden. They are listed below by how many people lived there in 2005. The main town, Bromölla, is shown in bold.

#	Locality	Population
1	Bromölla	7,428
2	Näsum	1,119
3	Valje	771
4	Gualöv	539
5	Nymölla	294

A small part of the town Valje is actually located in a different municipality called Sölvesborg Municipality.

People and Population

Bromölla Municipality is home to about 12,600 people. Around 9,500 of these are Swedish citizens old enough to vote. The people here vote for their leaders in elections. In the 2022 Swedish general election, about 35.8% voted for parties on the left side of politics. About 63.1% voted for parties on the right side.

Most adults in Bromölla have jobs. Many people living here were born in Sweden, and their parents were also born in Sweden. However, a good number of residents have family roots from other countries. Many adults in Bromölla have also completed higher education after high school.

How People Vote in Bromölla

People in Bromölla vote in elections for the Riksdag, which is Sweden's parliament. The results show how people in Bromölla have voted over the years.

Historically, the Social Democrats party has been very popular in Bromölla. They often received the most votes. However, in recent years, their lead has become smaller. This means other parties are gaining more support.

Industries in Bromölla

IFÖ Sanitär

One important company in Bromölla is IFÖ Sanitär. It was started in 1887 by William Abelgaard Nielsen. The company began by mining limestone and kaolin from nearby Ivö island. Since 1936, IFÖ Sanitär has mainly made toilets and sinks. You can find their products, with the IFÖ logo, in bathrooms all over Sweden. Since 2002, a Swedish company called EQT AB has owned IFÖ Sanitär.

Nymölla Paper Mill

Another key industry is the Nymölla Sylvamo paper mill. This factory makes high-quality paper that is sold around the world.

Culture and History

Bromölla has many interesting things to see. You can find remains from the Stone Age, which was a very long time ago. There have even been some findings of dinosaurs!

More recent historical sites also attract visitors. These include old churches, mills, and other unique items that have been preserved. In the municipality, you can visit several cultural centers, museums about rural life, and old mansions.

Famous People from Bromölla

Johanna Sjöberg (born 1978), a famous swimmer.
Martin Thulin, a musician.
Inge Danielsson, a footballer.
Sanna Nielsen, a popular singer.
Jimmie Åkesson, a politician and author.

Bromölla Municipality facts for kids

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