Eskilstuna Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eskilstuna Municipality
Eskilstuna kommun
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Eskilstuna town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Södermanland County | |
| Seat | Eskilstuna | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,257.53 km2 (485.54 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,103.75 km2 (426.16 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 153.78 km2 (59.37 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 95,942 | |
| • Density | 76.2940/km2 (197.6006/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0484 | |
| Website | www.eskilstuna.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Eskilstuna Municipality (which in Swedish is Eskilstuna kommun) is a special area in Sweden. It's located in the southeast part of the country, in Södermanland County. This municipality is nestled between two large lakes: Lake Mälaren and Lake Hjälmaren.
The main town and administrative center of the municipality is the city of Eskilstuna. The municipality we know today was created in 1971. It was formed by joining the City of Eskilstuna, the City of Torshälla, and five smaller rural areas. Eskilstuna Municipality is the biggest municipality in the Sörmland region when it comes to how many people live there. In fact, more than one-third of all the people in Södermanland County live here!
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Exploring Eskilstuna's Geography
Eskilstuna Municipality is mostly inland, meaning it's not directly on the sea. However, it has a long shoreline along Lake Mälaren. This lake is very low, only about 1 meter (3 feet) above sea level. The highest point in the municipality is a place called Tyckenhed. It's in the southwest and reaches about 114 meters (374 feet) above sea level.
Towns and Villages in Eskilstuna
Eskilstuna Municipality is made up of several towns and villages. The main city is Eskilstuna, which is the seat of the municipality. Here are some of the other places you can find:
- Alberga
- Ärla
- Borsökna
- Bälgviken
- Eskilstuna (the main town)
- Hållsta
- Hällberga
- Hällbybrunn
- Kjulaås
- Kvicksund (partly in Västerås Municipality)
- Mesta
- Skiftinge
- Skogstorp
- Torshälla
- Tumbo
- Västra Borsökna
Who Lives in Eskilstuna?
As of 2022, there were 78,420 Swedish citizens living in Eskilstuna Municipality who were old enough to vote. This information comes from official statistics.
How People Vote in Eskilstuna
People in Eskilstuna Municipality vote in national elections for the Riksdag, which is Sweden's parliament. The way people vote can change over time. For example, in the 2014 election, about 47% of the votes went to parties on the "Left" side of politics, while about 33.6% went to parties on the "Right" side. Another party, the Sweden Democrats, received about 16.6% of the votes.
Sister Cities Around the World
Eskilstuna has "twin towns" or "sister cities" in different countries. This means they have special friendships and often share cultural exchanges. Here are some of Eskilstuna's sister cities:
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Eskilstuna para niños
