Knivsta Municipality Facts for Kids

Knivsta Municipality (Knivsta kommun) is a cool place in Sweden! It's a type of local government area, like a county or a district, located in Uppsala County. This county is in east central Sweden. The main town, called Knivsta, is where the local government is based. About 7,100 people live there.

A Look at Knivsta's Past
- The Meaning Behind Knivsta's Coat of Arms
Towns and Villages in Knivsta
Beautiful Lakes in the Area
Who Lives in Knivsta Municipality?
How People Vote in Knivsta
- Voting Trends Over the Years
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A Look at Knivsta's Past

Knivsta has an interesting history! For a long time, until 1971, it was part of Stockholm County. Then, it joined a bigger area called Uppsala Municipality. After that, it became part of Uppsala County. But guess what? On January 1, 2003, Knivsta became its own separate municipality again! It's still in Uppsala County today.

The Meaning Behind Knivsta's Coat of Arms

The symbol on Knivsta's coat of arms (like a special flag or emblem) is really old. It shows the Stones of Mora. These were important places where Swedish Kings used to be chosen a long, long time ago.

Towns and Villages in Knivsta

Knivsta Municipality is home to a few different communities. These are the main places where people live and work:

Alsike
Knivsta (This is the main town, also called the "seat" of the municipality)

Beautiful Lakes in the Area

Knivsta Municipality also has some lovely natural spots. One of the lakes you can find here is:

Edasjön

Who Lives in Knivsta Municipality?

Knivsta Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were about 19,795 residents living here. This number includes people of all ages and from different backgrounds.

How People Vote in Knivsta

People in Knivsta Municipality get to vote in elections, just like in other parts of Sweden. These elections help decide who will represent them in the national government, called the Riksdag.

Voting Trends Over the Years

Since Knivsta became its own municipality again in 2003, people have voted in several national elections. For example, in the 2014 election, about 89% of people who could vote actually did. This shows that many people in Knivsta care about choosing their leaders. Different political parties get different amounts of votes in each election.