Gullspång Municipality Facts for Kids

Gullspång Municipality (which is Gullspångs kommun in Swedish) is a local area in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. The main towns where the local government is based are Gullspång and Hova.

This municipality was created by joining together older areas. These included Amnehärad, Hova, and a part of Visnum. The name "Gullspång" comes from one of its towns.

Exploring Gullspång's Geography
Understanding the Population
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Exploring Gullspång's Geography

Gullspång Municipality is located in a central part of Sweden. It shares its borders with several other municipalities.

Neighboring Areas

To the west, Gullspång borders Mariestad Municipality and Töreboda Municipality. These are also in Västra Götaland County. To the east, it meets Laxå Municipality in Örebro County. In the north, it borders Kristinehamn Municipality in Värmland County.

Natural Wonders

A special part of Gullspång Municipality is in its southern area. Here, you can find the northern section of Tiveden, which is a famous Swedish national park. National parks are protected areas of natural beauty.

Main Towns and Villages

Gullspång Municipality has several important towns and villages. These are:

Gullspång
Gårdsjö
Hova
Otterbäcken
Skagersvik

The two biggest towns are Hova and Gullspång. Hova is where the main offices for the municipality are located. However, there are also offices in Gullspång. Because both towns are important, the municipality calls them its "two main localities."

Understanding the Population

The people living in Gullspång Municipality come from different backgrounds. In 2022, there were about 5,200 residents in total. Around 4,000 of these were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.

Voting Habits

In the 2022 Swedish general election, people in Gullspång Municipality voted for different political groups. About 47% of voters supported parties on the left side of politics. Around 51% voted for parties on the right side.

Work and Background

Most adults in Gullspång Municipality are employed. This means they have jobs and pay taxes. About 75-76% of people aged 20 to 64 are working. Many residents were born in Sweden, with Swedish parents. However, a good number of people have a foreign background. This means they were born abroad or have parents who were.

Education and Income

The average monthly income for adults in Gullspång Municipality is around 20,000 to 24,000 Swedish kronor. This includes money from jobs, investments, or social support. About 21-24% of adults have a degree from college or university.