Katrineholm Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Katrineholm Municipality
Katrineholms kommun
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Katrineholm town hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Södermanland County | |
| Seat | Katrineholm | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,195.87 km2 (461.73 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1,025.38 km2 (395.90 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 170.49 km2 (65.83 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 32,444 | |
| • Density | 27.1300/km2 (70.2665/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Södermanland | |
| Municipal code | 0483 | |
Katrineholm Municipality (Swedish: Katrineholms kommun) is a local area in southeast Sweden. It's like a district or county, and its main town is Katrineholm. This municipality is part of Södermanland County.
The municipality we know today was formed in 1971. Before that, Katrineholm was a city, and it joined with nearby smaller areas to become what it is now.
Did you know that Göran Persson, who later became the Prime Minister of Sweden, used to be the mayor of Katrineholm? He was the municipal chairman for a time.
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Geography of Katrineholm
Katrineholm Municipality is home to beautiful nature. One notable feature is the Aspen (Julita) lake. Lakes are important for wildlife and offer fun activities like swimming or boating.
Towns and Villages in Katrineholm
The main town and administrative center of the municipality is Katrineholm. But there are also several other smaller towns and villages within the area. These include:
Understanding Elections in Sweden
In Sweden, people vote for their representatives in the Swedish Riksdag, which is like the country's parliament. These elections happen regularly, and the results show what political parties people in different areas support.
How Local Elections Work
The results from Katrineholm Municipality show how people here have voted in national elections over the years. Different political parties have different ideas about how to run the country. Voters choose the party they think will do the best job.
Political Parties in Sweden
Some of the main political parties in Sweden include:
- Left Party (V)
- Social Democrats (S)
- Green Party (MP)
- Centre Party (C)
- Liberals (L)
- Christian Democrats (KD)
- Moderate Party (M)
- Sweden Democrats (SD)
The way people vote can change over time, showing shifts in what issues are important to them.
Population and Community Life
Understanding the people who live in Katrineholm Municipality helps us learn about the community. This includes how many people live here, their ages, where they come from, and their jobs.
Who Lives Here?
According to recent information, Katrineholm Municipality has about 34,714 residents. A large number of these residents are Swedish citizens who are old enough to vote.
Community Characteristics
When we look at the community, we can see things like:
- Employment: This tells us how many people have jobs and pay taxes.
- Heritage: This refers to where people and their families were born. Some residents have parents born in Sweden, while others have families from other countries.
- Income: This is the average amount of money people earn each month.
- Education: This shows how many people have gone to college or university.
These details help us understand the different parts of the community and how they contribute to life in Katrineholm Municipality.
Images for kids
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Katrineholm town hall
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Katrineholm coat of arms
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Map showing Katrineholm Municipality in Södermanland County
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Katrineholm para niños
