Gagnef Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gagnef Municipality
Gagnefs kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Dalarna County | |
| Seat | Djurås | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 813.9591 km2 (314.2714 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 769.0691 km2 (296.9392 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 44.89 km2 (17.33 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,058 | |
| • Density | 12.3569/km2 (32.0042/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Dalarna | |
| Municipal code | 2026 | |
| Website | www.gagnef.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Gagnef Municipality (Gagnefs kommun) is a special area in central Sweden. It is part of Dalarna County. The main town, or "seat," is Djurås. Djurås has about 2,257 people living there. The biggest town in the municipality is Mockfjärd, with 2,365 residents. The village of Gagnef itself is a bit smaller.
In 1971, the original Gagnef area joined with another place called Floda. This created the Gagnef Municipality we know today.
Economy and Nature
The main businesses in Gagnef Municipality are small and medium-sized companies. Many of these companies work with the forest industry. This means they use wood from forests for different products.
Two important rivers meet in Gagnef. These are the Västerdal River and the Österdal River. They flow together to form the Dal River. You can even see this meeting of rivers on the municipality's coat of arms!
Towns and Villages
Gagnef Municipality is home to several towns and villages. Each one has its own unique feel.
- Björbo
- Bäsna
- Djurmo
- Djurås (This is the main town)
- Floda
- Gagnef
- Mockfjärd
- Sifferbo
People and Community
About 10,500 people live in Gagnef Municipality. Many of them are Swedish citizens who can vote. In the 2022 Swedish general election, about 44% of voters supported parties on the left side of politics. Around 55% voted for parties on the right side.
This shows how people in Gagnef Municipality choose their leaders. Voting is an important way for citizens to have a say in how their community is run.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Gagnef para niños
