Gnesta Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gnesta Municipality
Gnesta kommun
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Gnesta City Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Södermanland County | |
| Seat | Gnesta | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 540.4 km2 (208.6 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 462.66 km2 (178.63 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 77.74 km2 (30.02 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,346 | |
| • Density | 19.1451/km2 (49.586/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0461 | |
| Website | www.gnesta.se | |
Gnesta Municipality (Gnesta kommun) is a special area in Södermanland County in southeast Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town in Gnesta Municipality is called Gnesta, where about 5,000 people live.
This municipality was created in 1992. Before that, it was part of Nyköping Municipality. Gnesta became its own municipality to manage its local affairs better.
Gnesta is located in the middle of the cultural Södermanland province. About 10,000 people live here all year round. But in the summer, many more people come to stay in their summer houses. This makes the population much larger during the warmer months!
Most of the businesses in Gnesta are small companies. They usually have only a few employees. There are about 800 registered companies in the municipality. A "large" company here might have around 25 to 50 employees.
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Towns and Villages
Here are the main towns and villages in Gnesta Municipality, based on information from 2004:
- Gnesta has about 5,000 people living there.
- Björnlunda has about 760 people.
- Stjärnhov has about 573 people.
Geography of Gnesta
Gnesta Municipality has interesting geography. The highest point in the area is 103 meters (about 338 feet) above sea level. This spot is where Gnesta, Flen, and Strängnäs municipalities meet.
Even though Gnesta is not directly on the coast, it's quite close. The lowest point in the municipality is 9 meters (about 30 feet) above sea level. This low point is found on the shores of Sillen lake.
Famous Events
Gnesta became famous when it was chosen as a filming location for a big movie! In 2008, the town was used as "Hedestad" in the film based on Stieg Larsson's book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The movie was filmed in April 2008. It premiered around the world, and in Gnesta, on February 27, 2009. It was a big deal for the town!
How People Vote
In Sweden, people vote in elections to choose who will represent them in the Riksdag, which is like the country's parliament. The results show how many people voted for different political parties.
For example, in the 2014 election, 87.2% of people in Gnesta Municipality voted. This means a lot of people took part in choosing their representatives.
Sister Cities
Gnesta has two "sister cities." These are like special friends in other countries. They are both similar in size to Gnesta, with about 6,000 people.
- Saulkrasti, located in Latvia.
- Sundsøre Municipality, located in Denmark.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Gnesta para niños
