Karlskoga Municipality Facts for Kids

Karlskoga Municipality (Karlskoga kommun) is a local government area in central Sweden. It is part of Örebro County. The main town and administrative center is Karlskoga.

Other smaller towns and villages in the municipality include Valåsen och Labbsand, Kortfors, Linnebäck, and Villingsberg.

Karlskoga started as a rural municipality in 1863. This was when Sweden first created local government areas. In 1925, the southern part of Karlskoga became its own municipality, called Degerfors Municipality.

In 1940, the entire Karlskoga municipality, even its non-urban areas, was given the title of a "city." However, these special city titles were removed in 1971.

About the People of Karlskoga

Karlskoga Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were over 30,000 residents living here. Most of the adults living in Karlskoga are Swedish citizens and can vote in elections.

People in Karlskoga come from different backgrounds. Some have Swedish parents, while others have families who came from other countries. This mix of backgrounds makes the community diverse.

Global Connections

Karlskoga Municipality has special friendships with cities and towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they share ideas and learn from each other.

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