Falkenberg Municipality Facts for Kids

Falkenberg Municipality (Falkenbergs kommun) is a special area in Halland County on the west coast of Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town and where the local government is located is called Falkenberg.

This municipality was created in 1971. It brought together the old City of Falkenberg with several smaller areas. Today, Falkenberg is well-known for its food and drink companies. Big names like Arla Foods (which makes dairy products) and Carlsberg (a drink company) have factories here. SIA Glass, a popular ice cream company, also has a plant.

In the inland part of the municipality, you'll find Gekås. This is a huge department store that attracts visitors from all over Sweden. Falkenberg is also a popular place for tourists, especially because of its many beautiful beaches.

What is the Economy of Falkenberg Like?
Where Do People Live in Falkenberg?
Natural Areas in Falkenberg
Falkenberg's Global Connections
Famous People from Falkenberg
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What is the Economy of Falkenberg Like?

The main way Falkenberg Municipality makes money is through tourism. Many visitors come from Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Holland, and Norway. They enjoy the beaches and other attractions.

The food industry is also very important here. The Carlsberg Brewery has a large factory in Falkenberg, employing about 570 people. Arla Foods also has a cheese factory with 400 employees.

Another major employer is the Gekås shopping center in Ullared. It has more than 1,100 employees. This center is famous for its low prices and attracts about 3.8 million visitors every year. This makes it one of Sweden's most visited places!

Where Do People Live in Falkenberg?

Falkenberg Municipality has 17 main urban areas, which are also called tätort or localities. These are places where many people live close together.

Here is a list of these localities, ordered by how many people lived there in 2005. The main town, Falkenberg, is shown in bold.

#	Locality	Population
1	Falkenberg	18,972
2	Skogstorp	2,180
3	Slöinge	974
4	Ullared	820
5	Skrea	789
6	Vessigebro	774
7	Glommen	687
8	Vinberg	598
9	Långås	516
10	Älvsered	475
11	Heberg	463
12	Ätran	400
13	Ringsegård	383
14	Bergagård	265
15	Årstad	258
16	Morup	248
17	Vinbergs kyrkby	216

Natural Areas in Falkenberg

Falkenberg is home to some beautiful natural spots. One example is the Bengtesgård meadow, which is a nature reserve. Nature reserves are special areas protected to keep their plants and animals safe.

Falkenberg's Global Connections

Falkenberg Municipality has special connections with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It's like having a friendship between two cities in different countries.