Hallsberg Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hallsberg Municipality
Hallsbergs kommun
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Hallsberg Railway Station
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Örebro County | |
| Seat | Hallsberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 673.84 km2 (260.17 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 640.15 km2 (247.16 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 33.69 km2 (13.01 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 15,246 | |
| • Density | 22.6255/km2 (58.5999/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Närke | |
| Municipal code | 1861 | |
| Website | www.hallsberg.se | |
Hallsberg Municipality (which in Swedish is Hallsbergs kommun) is a special area in central Sweden. It's like a local government district. It is located in Örebro County.
The main town in this area is Hallsberg. This town is very important because it's a big railway hub. This means many train lines meet there, connecting different parts of central Sweden.
The municipality we see today was formed in 1971. Before that, smaller areas joined together over time. This included the old market town of Hallsberg and other nearby municipalities.
Towns and Villages in Hallsberg Municipality
Hallsberg Municipality is made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each of these places has its own unique feel. The main town, Hallsberg, is where the local government offices are.
Here are the main places you can find in Hallsberg Municipality:
- Hallsberg (This is the main town and where the local government is based)
- Hjortkvarn
- Pålsboda
- Sköllersta
- Vretstorp
- Östansjö
Connecting with Other Countries: Twin Towns
Hallsberg Municipality has special friendships with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It's a way for communities to learn about each other's cultures. They often visit each other and share ideas.
Hallsberg has three twin towns:
Toijala, Finland (They became friends in 1946)
Valga, Estonia (This friendship started in 1991)
Gifhorn, Germany (They became twin towns in 1996)
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hallsberg para niños
