Högsby Municipality facts for kids
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Högsby Municipality
Högsby kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Kalmar County | |
| Seat | Högsby | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 802.6481 km2 (309.9042 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 754.3681 km2 (291.2632 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 48.28 km2 (18.64 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 5,822 | |
| • Density | 7.2535/km2 (18.7865/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Småland | |
| Municipal code | 0821 | |
| Website | www.hogsby.se | |
Högsby Municipality (which is called Högsby kommun in Swedish) is a special area in Kalmar County, located in south-eastern Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town and where the local government is based is called Högsby.
In 1969, a smaller area called Fagerhult joined Högsby. This was part of a bigger change in Sweden where many smaller areas combined to form larger municipalities.
Högsby Municipality has the smallest number of people living in it compared to other municipalities in Kalmar County. Even though it was officially created in 1971, the area has been home to people for a very long time.
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History of Högsby
The history of Högsby Municipality goes way back to the medieval age, around 1,200 BC. This means people lived here thousands of years ago!
During the 1400s and 1500s, the area saw some battles. Soldiers from Denmark sometimes tried to take control. Also, the Swedish king Gustav Vasa caused some destruction in Högsby. He was looking for a rebel leader named Nils Dacke and his supporters in the Småland forests.
You can also find several old churches in the municipality. These churches are interesting because they hold old artifacts, which are like historical treasures.
Geography and Nature
Most of Högsby Municipality is covered by forests and water. It's a very green and natural place! Some of these areas have been made into special nature reserves. These reserves protect rare animals and plants that live there.
The municipality is also known for its beautiful streams and lakes. These waterways are perfect for fun activities like fishing, swimming, or canoeing. They are also great just for enjoying nature. The coat of arms (a special symbol for the municipality) even shows water, which tells you how important it is to the area.
The two most important streams are Emån and Alsterån. The biggest lake in the area is Allgunnen.
Main Towns and Villages
There are 5 main towns or villages in Högsby Municipality. These are also called Tätort or localities in Sweden.
The table below lists these places. They are ordered by how many people lived there on December 31, 2005. The main town, Högsby, is shown in bold letters.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Högsby | 1,965 |
| 2 | Berga | 785 |
| 3 | Ruda | 608 |
| 4 | Fågelfors | 465 |
| 5 | Fagerhult | 235 |
Friends Around the World
Högsby Municipality has special friendships with towns in other countries. This is called "town twinning" or "sister cities." It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Högsby is twinned with:
Vörå, Finland
Berga, Spain
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