Jämtland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jämtland
Jämtlands län (Jämtland's county)
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| Country | Sweden | ||
| Founded | 1810 | ||
| Capital | Östersund | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 49,341.2 km2 (19,050.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(March 31 2011)
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| • Total | 126,573 | ||
| • Density | 2.565260/km2 (6.64399/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | SE-Z | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | SEK 27,628 million (2004) | ||
| GDP per capita | SEK 215,000 | ||
| NUTS Region | SE322 | ||
Jämtland County (which is Jämtlands län in Swedish) is a special area in northern Sweden. It's like a big region or district. The main city, or "seat," of Jämtland County is Östersund. This county was officially created a long time ago, in 1810.
Jämtland County is known for its beautiful nature. It has many forests, mountains, and lakes. People who live here enjoy outdoor activities.
Local Areas and Towns
Jämtland County is divided into smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them as local towns and the areas around them. Each municipality has its own local government.
Here are the municipalities in Jämtland County:
Who Leads Jämtland County?
The person in charge of Jämtland County is called the Governor. The current Governor is Jöran Hägglund. The Governor works with a group called the County Administrative Board. This board helps to make sure laws are followed and that public services run smoothly.
There is also a County Council, called Jämtlands Läns Landsting. This council is made up of elected people. They are responsible for things like healthcare and public transport in the county.
Images for kids
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This map shows where the different municipalities are located within Jämtland County.
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Jämtland para niños
