Enköping Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Enköping Municipality
Enköpings kommun
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Enköping Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Uppsala County | |
| Seat | Enköping | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,330.19 km2 (513.59 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,184.05 km2 (457.16 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 146.14 km2 (56.42 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 39,601 | |
| • Density | 29.7709/km2 (77.1064/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Uppland | |
| Municipal code | 0381 | |
| Website | www.enkoping.se | |
Enköping Municipality (Enköpings kommun) is a special area in Uppsala County in east central Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town, or "seat," of this municipality is Enköping.
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How Enköping Municipality Was Formed
The Enköping Municipality we know today was created in 1971. Before that, there were almost forty smaller local government areas. These smaller areas were first grouped into bigger ones in 1952. Then, in 1971, the City of Enköping joined together with five areas around it to form the current municipality.
Towns and Villages in Enköping Municipality
Here are some of the main towns and villages you can find in Enköping Municipality:
- Enköping (This is the main town, also called the "seat")
- Örsundsbro
- Fjärdhundra
- Grillby
- Hjälstaby
- Hummelsta
- Lillkyrka
- Bredsand
International Friends: Sister Cities
Enköping Municipality has special friendships with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities." They often share ideas and cultures.
- Kaarina, Finland
- Ølstykke, Denmark (This friendship might change because of new local government plans in Denmark)
- Nedre Eiker, Norway
- Jõgeva, Estonia
- Santa Rosa, Philippines
Sports in Enköping
One of the most well-known sports teams from Enköping is the football (soccer) team, Enköpings SK. They even played in Sweden's top league, Allsvenskan, in 2003! However, sports can be tough, and the team now plays in a lower division. Their home stadium is called Enavallen, and it's right in the middle of Enköping.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Enköping para niños
