Grästorp Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grästorp Municipality
Grästorps kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Grästorp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 281.44 km2 (108.66 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 265.69 km2 (102.58 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 5,826 | |
| • Density | 20.7007/km2 (53.615/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1444 | |
| Website | www.grastorp.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Grästorp Municipality (Grästorps kommun) is a local government area in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. The main town and administrative center is Grästorp.
This municipality is located right in the middle of Västra Götaland County. It is also close to the shores of Lake Vänern, which is one of Sweden's largest lakes.
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Grästorp's Past: A Look at Its History
The area around Grästorp has a long history. People have lived here since at least the Viking Age. You can still find several runestones in the area. These stones are like ancient messages carved into rock.
In the year 1900, the village of Grästorp became a special type of town called a köping, or market town. This meant it had certain rights for trade. Later, in 1952, Grästorp joined with twelve other nearby municipalities. One of these was Tengene, which Grästorp had originally been part of.
In 1971, the term köping was no longer used for towns in Sweden. So, Grästorp Municipality officially became what it is today, without changing its borders.
Ancient Messages: The Sal Runestone
One interesting runestone is found near the church at Sal. The carving on this stone tells a story. It says: "Torgård raised this stone for Toke, his kinsman." This gives us a glimpse into the lives of people from long ago.
Discovering Grästorp's Main Town
The main town in the municipality is also called Grästorp. It is the only larger built-up area here. About 3,000 people live in the town of Grästorp. The rest of the municipality is mostly rural, meaning it has more countryside and fewer large towns.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Grästorp para niños
