Degerfors Municipality facts for kids
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Degerfors Municipality
Degerfors kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Örebro County | |
| Seat | Degerfors | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 436.15 km2 (168.40 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 385.62 km2 (148.89 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 50.53 km2 (19.51 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 9,677 | |
| • Density | 22.1873/km2 (57.465/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland and Närke | |
| Municipal code | 1862 | |
| Website | www.degerfors.se | |
Degerfors Municipality (Degerfors kommun) is a local government area in central Sweden. It is located in Örebro County. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Degerfors.
This area was once part of Karlskoga Municipality. In 1925, the northern part of Karlskoga split off to form a new municipality. It became a special market town, called a köping, in 1943. Later, in 1967, it joined with parts of the old Svartå Municipality.
People and Population
This section tells us about the people living in Degerfors Municipality. It looks at different groups and how they make up the population.
In 2022, there were 7,456 Swedish citizens in the municipality who were old enough to vote. When people voted in the general election that year, about 53.6% chose parties from the "left coalition". About 45.0% voted for parties from the "right coalition". These numbers show how people in the municipality voted for different political groups.
What the Numbers Mean
- Residents: This is the total number of people living in an area, no matter their age or if they are citizens.
- Citizen Adults: These are Swedish citizens who are 18 years or older. They are allowed to vote.
- Left Vote: This shows the percentage of votes for a group of political parties. These parties usually focus on social welfare and equality.
- Right Vote: This shows the percentage of votes for another group of political parties. These parties often focus on lower taxes and individual freedom.
- Employed: This is the percentage of people aged 20 to 64 who have jobs and pay taxes.
- Swedish Parents: This means the percentage of residents who were born in Sweden and have at least one parent also born in Sweden.
- Foreign Heritage: This is the percentage of residents who were born in another country, or who were born in Sweden but both of their parents were born abroad.
- Income: This is the average monthly money people earn from jobs, investments, or social support. It is measured in SEK.
- Degree: This shows the percentage of adults who have completed education after high school, like college or university.
Twin Towns
Degerfors Municipality has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called twin towns. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Degerfors para niños
