Habo Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Habo Municipality
Habo kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Jönköping County | |
| Seat | Habo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 463.91 km2 (179.12 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 329.53 km2 (127.23 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 134.38 km2 (51.88 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,710 | |
| • Density | 23.086/km2 (59.793/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 0643 | |
| Website | www.habokommun.se | |
Habo Municipality (which is Habo kommun in Swedish) is a special kind of local government area in Sweden. It is located in Jönköping County, in the southern part of the country. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Habo.
The municipality we know today was created in 1974. Before that, it was part of a different county called Skaraborg County. In 1998, Habo Municipality moved to Jönköping County.
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Exploring Habo Municipality
Habo Municipality is a great place for outdoor fun and nature lovers. It is located near the large lake Vättern. This means you can enjoy many activities related to the lake.
Lake Vättern Activities
- Fishing: Lake Vättern is known for its good fishing spots.
- Bathing: On warm days, you can go for a swim in the lake.
- Hiking: There are many trails around the lake perfect for walking and exploring.
Nature and Green Spaces
Just outside the town of Habo, you can find a beautiful forest. This forest is full of beech trees. It was planted a long time ago, in the 1600s, by a count named Per Brahe the younger. It's a lovely place for a relaxing walk.
The municipality also has two important nature reserves. These are special areas protected for their natural beauty and wildlife.
- Fiskebäck: This reserve has very moist ground. You'll see many hazel and oak trees growing here. Other trees like aspen, bird cherry, birch, sallow, hawthorn, beech, and ash also grow in this area.
- Hökensås: This reserve has a varied landscape with valleys and slopes. It's home to about 50 small lakes and ponds. Hökensås is also known for its wide variety of animals.
Main Towns and Villages
Habo Municipality has three main urban areas, also called Tätort or localities. These are towns or villages where most people live.
Here are the localities listed by their population size as of December 31, 2005. The largest town, which is the municipal seat, is shown in bold.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Habo | 6,244 |
| 2 | Furusjö | 344 |
| 3 | Fagerhult | 317 |
There are also some smaller villages in Habo Municipality. These include Nätebäcken, Västerkärr, and the combined area of Björnhult, Grönestad and Hästebäcken.
Schools in Habo
Habo Municipality has several schools for students of different ages. Here are some of them:
- Bränningeskolan (opened in 1975)
- Fagerhults skola (opened in 1910)
- Gröne Vägens Skola (opened in 1931)
- Habo Centralskola (opened in 1953, divided in 1998)
- Hagenskolan (opened in 1998, for younger grades)
- Hagabodaskolan (opened in 1998, for older grades)
- Kråkerydsskolan (opened in 1976)
- Malmgårdsskolan (opened in 1996)
Sports Teams
Sports are popular in Habo Municipality! Many local teams play different sports.
- BIF Fagerhult: Formed in 1949, they started playing floorball in the late 1980s.
- Habo Handboll: Formed in 1990, this club plays team handball.
- Habo IF: Formed on April 26, 1926, they are known for association football. They also played other sports like bandy until 1998.
- Habo Wolley: Formed in 1987, this team plays volleyball.
- Hagaboda SK: Formed in 1989, this club also plays floorball.
- Yellow Obah: Formed in 1995, this is a farm team (a team that helps develop players for a main team) for Habo Wolley in volleyball.
Sights to See
One important sight in Habo is the Habo Church. It has a very interesting interior.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Habo para niños
