Emmaboda Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emmaboda Municipality Emmaboda kommun
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
County	Kalmar County
Seat	Emmaboda
Area
• Total	722.42 km2 (278.93 sq mi)
• Land	692.32 km2 (267.31 sq mi)
• Water	30.1 km2 (11.6 sq mi)
	Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population  (June 30, 2012)
• Total	9,182
• Density	12.7101/km2 (32.9189/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE
Province	Småland
Municipal code	0862

Emmaboda Municipality (Emmaboda kommun) is a special area, like a county, in southeastern Sweden. It's located in Kalmar County. The main town and administrative center is Emmaboda.

This municipality was created in 1971. Before that, Emmaboda was a market town. It then joined with three smaller country areas to form the municipality we know today.

Exploring Emmaboda's Geography

Emmaboda Municipality shares its borders with several other municipalities. In Kalmar County, it touches Nybro, Kalmar, and Torsås. It also borders Karlskrona and Ronneby in Blekinge County. Additionally, it connects with Tingsryd and Lessebo in Kronoberg County.

The closest big cities nearby are Kalmar, Karlskrona, Växjö, and Nybro. These cities offer many services and attractions.

The Realm of Glass

Emmaboda is part of an area called Glasriket, which means The Realm of Glass. People have been making beautiful glass products here since at least the 1600s. These glass items were then sent all over Sweden.

The glass factories in Emmaboda municipality include Johansfors, Åfors, and Boda. Boda is especially famous because it helps supply glass for the well-known glass sculptor Kosta Boda.

Nature and Lakes

If you love nature, Emmaboda is a great place to visit. There are many opportunities for fishing in the numerous lakes and streams. These waterways flow throughout the municipality, making it a perfect spot for outdoor activities.

Main Towns and Villages

Emmaboda Municipality has 6 main urban areas, also known as tätort or localities. These are listed below by their population size as of December 31, 2005. The main town, Emmaboda, is shown in bold.

Culture and History in Emmaboda

The Emigrants' Story

The famous books The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg have made many places in Emmaboda known worldwide. These books tell the story of Swedish people moving to North America.

Vilhelm Moberg himself was born on a farm near Emmaboda in 1898. Today, a monument stone stands there since 1970. You can also visit a small museum about the author nearby. The village of Duvemåla, where the main characters Karl Oskar and Kristina live in the novels, is also located in the municipality.

Historical Rebellions

Historically, the thick forests in this area were important during Nils Dacke's rebellion in the 1500s. Dacke fought against King Gustav Vasa, causing the king a lot of trouble for a while. Eventually, the king sent troops from other parts of Sweden to stop the rebellion. Today, you can find several historical sites and folk museums in the area that honor this time.

Music Festival Fun

Every August, Emmaboda hosts a music festival called Emmabodafestivalen. This festival features various indie bands, mostly from Sweden. For example, in 2006, artists like José González and Hello Saferide performed there.

Local Industry

The biggest employer in Emmaboda is ITT Water & Wastewater. This company is known worldwide for its special pumps and mixers. These are used for treating wastewater and for pumping in places like mines, construction sites, and factories. About 1,400 people work for this company in the municipality.

Sister Cities

Emmaboda has seven sister cities. These are towns or cities in other countries that have a special friendly relationship with Emmaboda. The municipality regularly keeps in touch with the two cities listed at the bottom of this list:

• Jeppo, Finland
• Kvam, Norway
• Jyderup, Denmark
• Lefkada, Greece
• Pionersky, Kaliningrad, Russia
• Bartoszyce, Poland
• North Bay, Ontario, Canada

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Emmaboda para niños