Gävle Municipality Facts for Kids

Gävle Municipality (which is Gävle kommun in Swedish) is a local government area in east central Sweden. The main town and administrative center is the city of Gävle.

This municipality is located north of where the Dalälven river meets the sea. It is the southernmost part of the historical region called Norrland.

The Gävle Municipality we know today was formed in 1971. It was created when the old City of Gävle joined together with four smaller towns nearby. These towns had been separate municipalities since 1862.

Geography of Gävle Municipality
- Towns and Villages
Economy and Jobs in Gävle
- Swedish Whisky Production
Education in Gävle
Gävle's International Friends
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Geography of Gävle Municipality

Gävle is located right by the Baltic Sea, close to the mouth of the Dalälven river. It sits at about 60 degrees north and 17 degrees east. This means it's on the same line of latitude as Helsinki, Finland. It also shares the same longitude as cities like Vienna, Austria, and Cape Town, South Africa.

The climate in Gävle is similar to other parts of central Sweden. It has a humid continental climate. This means it has cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in January is about -5 degrees Celsius (23°F). In July, it's around 17 degrees Celsius (63°F). The area gets about 600 millimeters (24 inches) of rain each year.

Towns and Villages

Gävle Municipality is home to several towns and villages. The largest and most well-known is the city of Gävle itself.

Other important places include Valbo, Forsbacka, and Hedesunda. These smaller communities add to the diverse landscape of the municipality.

Economy and Jobs in Gävle

Many people in Gävle Municipality work for large organizations and companies. The biggest employers are the Gävle Municipality itself and the County Council. Each of these employs about 8,000 people.

Other major companies that provide many jobs include Stora Enso, Ericsson, and BillerudKorsnäs. These companies are important for the local economy. Another significant employer is Lantmäteriet, a government agency.

Swedish Whisky Production

Did you know that Gävle Municipality is home to something unique? Mackmyra Whisky is located in Valbo, a suburb of Gävle. It is the only whisky distillery in all of Sweden. They have been making Malt whisky there since 1999.

Education in Gävle

Gävle is a center for learning. The University College of Gävle is a big part of the community. It has about 12,500 students.

The university offers many different courses. Students can study subjects like Business Administration, Education, and Psychology. There are also programs in Caring Sciences and Sociology. Other fields include Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural and Computer Sciences, and Technology. They also have courses focused on the Built Environment.

Some courses at the university are taught in English. This is great for students visiting from other countries. It also helps Swedish students who want to study in English.

Gävle's International Friends

Gävle Municipality has special friendships with cities around the world. This is called town twinning. It helps different places learn from each other and build connections.

Gävle is twinned with these places: