Eksjö Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eksjö Municipality
Eksjö kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Jönköping County | |
| Seat | Eksjö | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 877.6848 km2 (338.8760 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 803.9248 km2 (310.3971 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 73.76 km2 (28.48 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 16,355 | |
| • Density | 18.6343/km2 (48.2625/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Småland | |
| Municipal code | 0686 | |
| Website | www.eksjo.se | |
Eksjö Municipality (Eksjö kommun) is a local government area in Jönköping County, southern Sweden. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is Eksjö.
This municipality was formed in 1971. It was created when the old "City of Eksjö" joined together with three nearby municipalities. This made the Eksjö Municipality we know today.
Towns and Villages
Eksjö Municipality has 6 main urban areas. These are also called "localities" or Tätort in Swedish. A locality is a place where many people live close together.
The table below lists these places. They are ordered by how many people lived there in 2005. The main town, Eksjö, is shown in bold.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Eksjö | 9,676 |
| 2 | Mariannelund | 1,554 |
| 3 | Ingatorp | 501 |
| 4 | Hult | 473 |
| 5 | Hjältevad | 345 |
| 6 | Bruzaholm | 274 |
Famous People
Albert Engström (1869-1940) was a well-known author, poet, and artist. He was also a member of the Swedish Academy, which is a very important group in Sweden. Albert Engström grew up in a small village near the city of Eksjö.
Sister Cities
Eksjö Municipality has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities." They often share culture and ideas.
- Marstal, in Denmark
- Barlinek, in Poland
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Eksjö para niños
