Hallstahammar Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hallstahammar Municipality
Hallstahammars kommun
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Hallstahammar Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västmanland County | |
| Seat | Hallstahammar | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 181.88 km2 (70.22 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 171.09 km2 (66.06 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 15,139 | |
| • Density | 83.236/km2 (215.581/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västmanland | |
| Municipal code | 1961 | |
| Website | www.hallstahammar.se | |
Hallstahammar Municipality (which in Swedish is Hallstahammars kommun) is a special type of local area called a municipality. It is located in Västmanland County in central Sweden. The main town where the local government is based is Hallstahammar.
This municipality was created in 1971. It brought together the old town of Hallstahammar with parts of a rural area called Kolbäck. The local government's motto is "Bo hos oss" which means "Live with us." This shows they want more people to move to the area.
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Exploring Hallstahammar's Geography
Hallstahammar Municipality is divided into two main parts, or parishes. These are Hallstahammar-Berg and Kolbäck-Säby. Each part has its own unique features.
Northern Forests and Southern Rivers
The Hallstahammar-Berg area is in the north. It is known for its beautiful forest lands. The Kolbäck-Säby area is in the south. This part is a busy hub for travel, with many roads and railways. A river also runs through it.
Strömsholm and Lake Mälaren
In the southern part of Kolbäck, you'll find Strömsholm. This area is close to Lake Mälaren, which is one of Sweden's largest lakes. Strömsholm also has open fields surrounding its famous Royal Castle.
Getting Around Hallstahammar
It's easy to travel from Hallstahammar to other places. You can take a train to central Västerås, a larger city, in just 10 minutes. If you want to go to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, it takes about an hour by train to reach its Central Station.
You can also travel south by train. This route takes you over a bridge across Lake Mälaren to the city of Eskilstuna. For car travel, the major road European route E18 passes right between Kolbäck and Hallstahammar, making it simple to drive around.
Interesting Places in Hallstahammar
Hallstahammar Municipality has some notable places worth visiting.
Famous Riding School
One of Sweden's best riding schools is located in Strömsholm. It is part of the Kantzowska Gymnasium, which is a type of high school. This school is well-known for its equestrian programs.
Historic Churches
The Church of Kolbäck is very old, dating back to the 13th century. It has special decorations inside that were paid for by Queen Hedvig Eleonora in the 17th century. The Church of Säby is another historic building. It was beautifully restored in the 1630s, making it a lovely place to see.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hallstahammar para niños
