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Kungsör Municipality

Kungsörs kommun
Kungsörs town hall
Kungsörs town hall
Coat of arms of Kungsör Municipality
Coat of arms
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Country Sweden
County Västmanland County
Seat Kungsör
Area
 • Total 227.8 km2 (88.0 sq mi)
 • Land 203.29 km2 (78.49 sq mi)
 • Water 24.51 km2 (9.46 sq mi)
  Area as of January 1, 2010.
Population
 (June 30, 2012)
 • Total 8,126
 • Density 35.672/km2 (92.389/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code SE
Province Södermanland and Västmanland
Municipal code 1960
Website www.kungsor.se

Kungsör Municipality (called Kungsörs kommun in Swedish) is a special area in central Sweden. It's like a local government district, found in Västmanland County. The main town, or "seat," where the local government offices are, is called Kungsör.

This municipality was created in 1971. Before that, the town of Kungsör and another area called Kung Karl joined together. Kungsör is located at the western end of Lake Mälaren, which is one of Sweden's largest lakes. The area around Kungsör is mostly open, with many fields and green meadows.

Towns and Villages

Kungsör Municipality has a few important places:

  • Kungsör (This is the main town and where the local government is located)
  • Valskog

The town of Kungsör grew up around a special building called the Royal Mansion. King Gustav Vasa had this mansion built in the 1500s. You can still visit parts of this old mansion today. It's built on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Mälaren.

About the People of Kungsör

In 2022, there were about 8,777 people living in Kungsör Municipality. Most of the adults living here are Swedish citizens and can vote in elections.

Sister City

Kungsör Municipality has a special friendship with another town:

  • Spydeberg, Norway

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Municipio de Kungsör para niños

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