Götene Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Götene Municipality
Götene kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Götene | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 625.73 km2 (241.60 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 406.79 km2 (157.06 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 218.94 km2 (84.53 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 13,236 | |
| • Density | 21.1529/km2 (54.7857/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1471 | |
| Website | www.gotene.se | |
Götene Municipality (which is called Götene kommun in Swedish) is a special area in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. It's like a local government area, and its main town, where the local government offices are, is called Götene.
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History of Götene Municipality
The story of Götene Municipality began in 1863. Back then, the area had 20 small local government areas. These were like the different church parishes. In 1952, these 20 smaller areas were combined into three bigger ones. Then, in 1967, these three larger areas joined together to form the Götene Municipality we know today.
Amazing Sights to See
Götene Municipality has two very famous places that many people like to visit:
- Kinnekulle Mountain: This is a mountain or ridge that stands 306 meters (about 1,000 feet) tall. It's the highest point in the whole county!
- Husaby Village: This village has an old church and a special church well. It's believed that the first Christian king of Sweden, Olof Skötkonung, was baptized here. Being baptized means taking part in a special religious ceremony with water.
Towns and Villages in Götene
Here are some of the main towns and villages in Götene Municipality, along with how many people live in them (these numbers are from Statistics Sweden):
- Götene (the main town): about 4,600 people
- Källby: about 1,500 people
- Lundsbrunn: about 900 people
- Hällekis: about 700 people
Who Lives in Götene Municipality?
In total, about 13,244 people live in Götene Municipality. Most of the adults living here are Swedish citizens who can vote in elections. People in Götene come from different backgrounds and have different jobs. Many people work, and a good number have finished college or university.
Sister City Connection
Götene has a special friendship with a town in Lithuania called Pasvalys. This is like a "sister city" relationship, where two towns in different countries connect and learn from each other. Pasvalys has about 7,500 people living there.
Tourism and Fun Activities
Götene is part of a popular tourism area called Läckö-Kinnekulle. To show off how special its nature is, Götene uses a symbol of the Kinnekulle mountain reflecting in the beautiful Lake Vänern. This area is great for exploring nature and enjoying the outdoors.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Götene para niños
