Forshaga Municipality facts for kids
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Forshaga Municipality
Forshaga kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Seat | Forshaga | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 399.33 km2 (154.18 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 350.27 km2 (135.24 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 49.06 km2 (18.94 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 11,322 | |
| • Density | 28.3525/km2 (73.433/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Municipal code | 1763 | |
| Website | www.forshaga.se | |
Forshaga Municipality (Forshaga kommun) is a special area in Värmland County in west central Sweden. It is like a local government area. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is Forshaga.
History of Forshaga
The first Forshaga municipality was created in 1944. It was a market town, which means it had special rights for trade. This town was separated from a larger area called Grava.
Later, in 1971, a big change happened in local government in Sweden. Forshaga became a single, unified municipality. A few years later, in 1974, another area called Ullerud joined Forshaga.
Fishing in Klarälven
Forshaga has a long history connected to fishing. As far back as the 14th century, people knew it as a great place for salmon fishing. This fishing happened in the river Klarälven.
The salmon caught here was important for local people. It was also sent to monasteries in southern Sweden. Even today, Forshaga is famous for its excellent fishing waters. Many people who love to fish come here from all over Sweden.
Main Towns
The Forshaga Municipality includes two main towns:
- Forshaga (This is the main town and where the local government is located)
- Deje
Population Facts
In 2022, Forshaga Municipality had about 11,590 residents. Out of these, around 8,824 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. These numbers help us understand the size of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Forshaga para niños
