Dalarna County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dalarna Dalarnas län
County of Sweden
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
Founded	1634
Capital	Falun
Area
• Total	28,188.8 km2 (10,883.8 sq mi)
Population  (March 31 2011)
• Total	276,770
• Density	9.81844/km2 (25.4296/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE-W
GDP/ Nominal	SEK 62,604 million (2004)
GDP per capita	SEK 226,000
NUTS Region	SE312

Dalarna County (which is Dalarnas län in Swedish) is a special area in central Sweden. Think of it like a state or a large region. Its main city, or "capital," is Falun.

What is Dalarna County?

Dalarna County is one of the 21 counties that make up Sweden. These counties help manage different parts of the country. They handle things like healthcare, public transport, and regional development. It's a way to organize services for the people living there.

Where is Dalarna?

Dalarna County is located right in the middle of Sweden. It's known for its beautiful nature, including forests, mountains, and many lakes. It's a popular place for outdoor activities like skiing and hiking.

A Bit of History

Dalarna County has been around for a long time. It was first set up in 1634. However, it got its official name in 1647. For many years, it was called Kopparberg County (Kopparbergs län). This name came from the important copper mines in the region, especially the Great Copper Mountain in Falun. In 1997, the name was officially changed to Dalarna County.

Towns and Villages

Dalarna County is made up of several smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. These are some of the towns and villages you can find in Dalarna County:

A map showing the different municipalities within Dalarna County.

• Avesta
• Borlänge
• Falun
• Gagnef
• Hedemora
• Leksand
• Ludvika
• Malung-Sälen
• Mora
• Orsa
• Rättvik
• Smedjebacken
• Säter
• Vansbro
• Älvdalen

See also

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• In Spanish: Provincia de Dalarna para niños