Karlshamn Municipality facts for kids
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Karlshamn Municipality
Karlshamns kommun
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Karlshamn Town Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Blekinge County | |
| Seat | Karlshamn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 836.51 km2 (322.98 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 491.33 km2 (189.70 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 345.18 km2 (133.27 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 31,059 | |
| • Density | 37.1293/km2 (96.1644/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Blekinge | |
| Municipal code | 1082 | |
| Website | www.karlshamn.se | |
Karlshamn Municipality (which in Swedish is Karlshamns kommun) is a local government area in Blekinge County, located in southern Sweden. It shares borders with several other municipalities, including Olofström Municipality, Sölvesborg Municipality, Ronneby Municipality, and Tingsryd Municipality. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is Karlshamn.
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How Karlshamn Municipality Was Formed
In 1863, when Sweden first created its local government laws, the area that is now Karlshamn Municipality was split into the City of Karlshamn and five smaller rural areas. Later, in 1881, one of these areas, Asarum, was further divided into Ringamåla.
A big change happened in 1952. The number of smaller municipalities around Karlshamn was reduced. For example, Hällaryd joined with Åryd, and Asarum reunited with Ringamåla. Also, Mörrum joined with Elleholm.
Finally, on January 1, 1967, the city of Karlshamn joined with Asarum, Hällaryd, and Mörrum. This created the single, larger Karlshamn Municipality we know today. This was part of a bigger plan to make all local government units in Sweden into one type of municipality.
Towns and Villages in Karlshamn Municipality
Within Karlshamn Municipality, there are 6 main urban areas, which are also called Tätorter or localities. These are like towns or larger villages where many people live close together.
The table below lists these localities based on how many people lived there on December 31, 2010. The main town, Karlshamn, is shown in bold.
| # | Locality | Population |
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| 1 | Karlshamn | 19,075 |
| 2 | Mörrum | 3,695 |
| 3 | Svängsta | 1,682 |
| 4 | Hällaryd | 546 |
| 5 | Åryd | 336 |
| 6 | Torarp | 263 |
In total, over 32,000 people live in Karlshamn Municipality. This makes it the second largest municipality in Blekinge County by population.
How the Municipality Earns Money
The Karlshamn Municipality gets money in a few ways to pay for public services like schools, roads, and healthcare. One main way is through a municipal tax. This tax is a percentage of what individual citizens earn. For example, in 2009, it was 21.89%.
The average personal income in the municipality in 2009 was 158,594 Swedish Kronor (SEK) per year. This was about 96% of the national average income in Sweden. The municipality also earns money from other sources, such as its harbor and energy services.
Parishes in the Area
Parishes are older divisions, often linked to church areas, but they can still be used for some administrative purposes. Here are the parishes found within Karlshamn Municipality, grouped by their historical city or hundred (a type of old district):
- Karlshamn
- Karlshamn Parish
- Bräkne Hundred
- Asarum Parish
- Hällaryd Parish
- Mörrum Parish
- Ringamåla Parish
- Åryd Parish
- Lister Hundred
- Elleholm Parish
- Mörrum Parish
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Karlshamn para niños
