Härnösand Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Härnösand Municipality
Härnösands kommun
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Härnösands Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västernorrland County | |
| Seat | Härnösand | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,951.07 km2 (753.31 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,064.5 km2 (411.0 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 886.57 km2 (342.31 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 24,738 | |
| • Density | 12.67920/km2 (32.8390/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Ångermanland | |
| Municipal code | 2280 | |
Härnösand Municipality (which is Härnösands kommun in Swedish) is a special area in Västernorrland County, located in northern Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town and administrative center is called Härnösand, where about 18,000 people live.
This municipality was created in 1969. Before that, it was several smaller areas that joined together. These included the City of Härnösand, Säbrå (which had already merged with five other places in 1952), and Högsjö.
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Härnösand Municipality shows a beaver holding a pike fish in its mouth.
Towns and Villages in Härnösand
Härnösand Municipality is home to several towns and villages. The main town is Härnösand itself. Here are some of the other important places:
Understanding the People of Härnösand
We can learn about the people living in Härnösand Municipality by looking at information from the 2022 Swedish general election. This data comes from official sources like SCB, which is Sweden's statistics office.
Here are some terms to help you understand the information:
- Residents: This means everyone living in a certain area, no matter their age or if they are a citizen.
- Citizen Adults: These are Swedish citizens who are 18 years or older. They are allowed to vote in general elections.
- Left Vote / Right Vote: In Sweden, political parties often group into two main sides: the "left coalition" and the "right coalition." This shows which side people voted for.
- Employed: This refers to the percentage of people aged 20 to 64 who have jobs and pay taxes.
- Swedish Parents: This means people born in Sweden who have at least one parent also born in Sweden.
- Foreign Heritage: This includes people born outside Sweden or those born in Sweden whose parents were both born outside Sweden.
- Income (SEK): This is the average monthly money earned by adults over 20, including pensioners. It includes money from jobs, investments, or government support. SEK stands for Swedish kronor, which is Sweden's currency.
- Degree: This means any college or university degree earned after finishing high school.
In 2022, Härnösand Municipality had a total of 24,977 residents. Out of these, 19,103 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When they voted, 59.6% chose parties from the left coalition, and 39.2% chose parties from the right coalition.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Härnösand para niños
