Färgelanda Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Färgelanda Municipality
Färgelanda kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Färgelanda | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 622.34 km2 (240.29 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 593.07 km2 (228.99 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 29.27 km2 (11.30 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 6,681 | |
| • Density | 10.7353/km2 (27.8043/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Dalsland | |
| Municipal code | 1439 | |
| Website | www.fargelanda.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Färgelanda Municipality (Färgelanda kommun) is a local government area in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. The main town and administrative center is Färgelanda.
This municipality was created in 1974. It brought together the "old" Färgelanda Municipality and Högsäter. The old Färgelanda had already joined with Ödeborg in 1967.
The municipality's coat of arms has a special meaning. It shows a harrow, which is a farm tool. This symbol comes from a very old medieval seal. It represents the importance of agriculture in the area.
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Towns and Villages
Färgelanda Municipality has several smaller towns and villages. These are the main places where people live:
- Färgelanda (about 2,000 people) – This is the main town and where the local government is based.
- Högsäter (about 750 people)
- Ödeborg (about 700 people)
- Stigen (about 350 people)
Exploring Nature and History
Färgelanda Municipality is known for its beautiful nature. It is a great place for outdoor activities. The area is part of the historical province of Dalsland.
Outdoor Adventures
You can find many opportunities for fishing here. Ellenösjön is a popular lake, especially for catching pikeperch. If you love hiking, the nature reserve in Kroppefjäll is perfect. It has walking trails and a mountainous landscape. Many lakes and streams offer chances for canoeing and swimming.
Discovering Ancient History
Färgelanda also has a rich and well-preserved ancient history. You can see rock carvings in Ödeborg near the Brötegården Museum. There are also about 140 Iron Age grave fields scattered across the municipality. These are ancient burial sites.
The Ödeborg's Fornsal is a special place. It is like a museum and a folk museum combined. It has over 6,000 objects collected from Dalsland over the last thousand years. These items help tell the story of the region's past.
Images for kids
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A scenic view of the landscape in Färgelanda Municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Färgelanda para niños
