Kil Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kil Municipality
Kils kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Seat | Kil | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 409.32 km2 (158.04 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 360.69 km2 (139.26 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 48.63 km2 (18.78 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 11,721 | |
| • Density | 28.6353/km2 (74.165/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Municipal code | 1715 | |
Kil Municipality (Kils kommun) is a special area in west central Sweden. It is like a local government district. This municipality is located in Värmland County. The main town and administrative center of the municipality is called Kil.
In 1971, a big change happened in local government. Several smaller areas, like Stora Kil, Järnskog, and part of Brunskog, joined together. This joining formed the Kil Municipality we know today.
The name "Kil" means "wedge" or "crack" in Swedish. This name comes from an old Swedish word that described a bay. This bay was located by a small lake called Hyn. The church was built near this bay a long time ago. The name "Kil" has been used since at least the 1400s. The town later became the center of a legal area called Kil Hundred, which existed in 1426. You can even see a wedge shape in the municipality's coat of arms.
Kil is also famous for something important in Swedish history. It was the place where Sweden's very first railroad was built in 1849.
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Towns and Villages in Kil Municipality
Kil Municipality has several important towns and villages. These are the main places where people live and work.
- Fagerås
- Högboda
- Kil (This is the main town and where the local government offices are located.)
Kil's Population and Voting
In 2022, there were about 12,129 people living in Kil Municipality. Out of these, about 9,297 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 46.1% voted for the left-leaning political parties. About 53.2% voted for the right-leaning political parties.
Partner Cities Around the World
Kil Municipality has special friendships with other cities in different countries. These are called "sister cities" or "partner cities." They often work together on projects and learn from each other.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Kil para niños
