Gothenburg Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gothenburg Municipality Göteborgs kommun
Municipality
Gothenburg City Hall
Coat of arms
Country	Sweden
County	Västra Götaland County
Seat	Gothenburg
	Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population  (May 2023)
• Total	600,559
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	SE
Province	Västergötland and Bohuslän
Municipal code	1480
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Gothenburg fish market

Gothenburg Municipality (called Göteborgs kommun or Göteborgs stad in Swedish) is a local government area in western Sweden. It is located in Västra Götaland County. The main city and administrative center of this municipality is Gothenburg.

The City of Gothenburg was first established in 1621. In 1863, it became a city municipality with its own elected council. Over the years, the municipality grew bigger by joining with nearby areas. This happened many times between 1868 and 1974.

In 1971, Gothenburg became a single, unified municipality, just like all other municipalities in Sweden. However, it often prefers to call itself Göteborgs stad, which means "City of Gothenburg," whenever it can.

Areas within Gothenburg Municipality

The main part of the Gothenburg urban area is inside this municipality. But there are also other smaller towns and villages, as well as countryside areas.

Localities and Towns

Here are some of the other towns and localities found within Gothenburg Municipality:

• Billdal (part of)
• Donsö
• Hjuvik
• Nolvik
• Olofstorp
• Styrsö
• Torslanda
• Vrångö

Understanding Boroughs

In 1990, Gothenburg Municipality was divided into 21 smaller areas. These areas are managed by "district boards" (called stadsdelsnämnder in Swedish). Sometimes people call them boroughs, but they are not exactly the same.

These boards are in charge of important services for their local areas. This includes things like primary schools, social support, fun activities, and cultural programs. In 2009, some of these boards were combined. By 2011, there were 10 new, larger district boards.

Some areas, like Askim, Torslanda, and Älvsborg, wanted to become their own separate municipalities. They held local votes in 1998, but the Swedish government did not approve their requests.

Here are the boroughs within Gothenburg Municipality:

Working with Other Cities Globally

Gothenburg Municipality works with cities around the world. This cooperation helps them share ideas and learn from each other.

Twin Towns

Twin towns often have special cultural and social connections.

• Bergen, Norway
• Turku, Finland
• Aarhus, Denmark

Partner Cities

Partner cities work together on specific projects or areas of interest.

• Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
• Novi Sad, Serbia
• Lyon, France

For example, Gothenburg's partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa started in 1998. They work together on things like managing waste, public libraries, sports, and tourism. Gothenburg also had an agreement with Shanghai in China, which focused on culture, economy, trade, and sports. This agreement ended in 2020.

Sister Cities

Sister cities also build strong bonds, often focusing on cultural exchange.

• Chicago, United States (since 1987)
• Kraków, Poland
• Tallinn, Estonia
• Rostock, Germany

Regional Cooperation

Gothenburg also cooperates with cities in its region.

• Oslo, Norway

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Gotemburgo para niños