Kumla kyrkby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kumla kyrkby
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Kumla Church in March 2010
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 Kumla kyrkby
Location in Västmanland
Kumla kyrkby
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västmanland |
| County | Västmanland County |
| Municipality | Sala Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 372/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Kumla kyrkby is a small place in Sweden where people live. It's often called a "locality." In 2010, about 206 people lived there. This makes it a quiet and cozy community.
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Discovering Kumla kyrkby
Kumla kyrkby is a special type of community in Sweden. It's known as a "locality," which means it's a place with a certain number of buildings and people living close together. Even though it's small, with just over 200 residents, it's an important part of its local area.
Where is Kumla kyrkby Located?
Kumla kyrkby is found in a part of Sweden called Västmanland County. This county is like a large region or state within the country. Within Västmanland County, Kumla kyrkby is part of a smaller area known as Sala Municipality. A municipality is a local government area, similar to a town or district, that manages services for its residents.
Understanding Sweden's Geography
Sweden is divided into different administrative areas to help organize the country.
- A county (like Västmanland County) is a large region.
- A municipality (like Sala Municipality) is a smaller area within a county, where local decisions are made.
- A locality (like Kumla kyrkby) is a specific place where people live, often a town or village.
Kumla kyrkby is located at coordinates 59 degrees 50 minutes North and 16 degrees 38 minutes East. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map of the world.
Population and Size
In 2010, Kumla kyrkby had a population of 206 people. This means it's a very small community. The area it covers is about 0.55 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a little more than half a square kilometer. The population density was 372 people per square kilometer, which tells us how many people live in each square kilometer of the area.
This small size and population often mean that people in Kumla kyrkby know each other well, creating a close-knit community feeling.
