Herrljunga Municipality facts for kids
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Herrljunga Municipality
Herrljunga kommun
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Herrljunga town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Herrljunga | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 512.22 km2 (197.77 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 500.44 km2 (193.22 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 11.78 km2 (4.55 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 9,356 | |
| • Density | 18.2656/km2 (47.3077/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1466 | |
| Website | www.herrljunga.se | |
Herrljunga Municipality (Herrljunga kommun) is a special area in western Sweden. It's like a local government district. The main town and where the local government meets is called Herrljunga. It's located in Västra Götaland County.
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What is Herrljunga Municipality?
Herrljunga Municipality is a local government area in Västra Götaland County, which is in western Sweden. It's a place where people live and work, and it has its own local government. The main town in this area, where the local offices are, is called Herrljunga.
A Look at Its History
A long time ago, the area that is now Herrljunga Municipality was made up of many smaller areas, about 22 of them! In 1952, these smaller areas were combined into two larger municipalities: Herrljunga and Gäsene. Then, in 1974, these two were joined together to create the Herrljunga Municipality we know today.
Towns and Villages in Herrljunga
More than half of the people living in Herrljunga Municipality live in towns and villages. These are places where buildings are close together. The biggest towns and villages in the municipality include:
- Annelund
- Fåglavik
- Herrljunga
- Hudene
- Ljung
Who Lives in Herrljunga?
In 2022, about 9,493 people lived in Herrljunga Municipality. Out of these, 7,313 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 42.5% voted for parties on the left side of politics. About 55.8% voted for parties on the right side. This information comes from official statistics.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Herrljunga para niños
