Hagfors Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hagfors Municipality
Hagfors kommun
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Hagfors town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Seat | Hagfors | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,012.19 km2 (776.91 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,833.95 km2 (708.09 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 178.24 km2 (68.82 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 12,584 | |
| • Density | 6.25388/km2 (16.1975/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Municipal code | 1783 | |
| Website | www.hagfors.se | |
Hagfors Municipality is a special area in west central Sweden. It's like a district or county, and its main town is Hagfors. This municipality is located in Värmland County.
The Hagfors Municipality we know today was formed in 1974. Before that, Hagfors was its own city since 1950. When the municipality was created, it joined together the City of Hagfors with three smaller areas from the countryside.
Hagfors Municipality doesn't have many people living there. This means it has lots of open spaces and beautiful nature. It's a great place for outdoor activities like fishing, canoeing, and watching wildlife.
Towns and Villages
Hagfors Municipality includes several smaller towns and villages. The main town, or "seat," is Hagfors.
Here are some of the places you can find in Hagfors Municipality:
- Bergsäng
- Edebäck
- Ekshärad
- Geijersholm
- Hagfors (the main town)
- Mjönäs
- Råda
- Sunnemo
- Uddeholm
About the People
Around 11,500 people live in Hagfors Municipality. Many of them are Swedish citizens who are old enough to vote.
In the 2022 Swedish general election, people in Hagfors Municipality voted for different political groups. About 55% voted for parties on the left side of politics, and about 44% voted for parties on the right side.
Most adults in Hagfors Municipality have jobs. Also, many residents were born in Sweden with Swedish parents. The average income for adults in the area is about 22,000 to 25,000 Swedish kronor per month. Many people also have a degree from college or university.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hagfors para niños
