Ljusnarsberg Municipality Facts for Kids

Ljusnarsberg Municipality (Ljusnarsbergs kommun) is a local area in central Sweden. It is part of Örebro County. The main town and administrative center is Kopparberg.

In 1908, Kopparberg became a separate market town. But in 1962, it joined back with the rural area of Ljusnarsberg.

Exploring Ljusnarsberg's Geography
- Towns and Villages
Economy and Local Business
Understanding Elections in Ljusnarsberg
Demographics: Who Lives in Ljusnarsberg?
International Connections: Twin Towns
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Exploring Ljusnarsberg's Geography

The town center of Kopparberg.

Ljusnarsberg Municipality is located in a hilly area of Sweden. This region is called Bergslagen. It is known for its history of mining. The town of Kopparberg sits where the Arboga River begins. It is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Örebro.

To the north, the municipality borders the province of Dalarna. One of the highest points here is Gillersklack mountain. It is a popular spot for winter sports like skiing.

Towns and Villages

Here are some of the larger towns and villages in Ljusnarsberg Municipality:

Kopparberg: This is the main town and includes Bångbro. About 3,300 people live here.
Ställdalen: Home to about 736 people.
Stjärnfors
Ställberg
Högfors
Mossgruvan
Hörken
Bastkärn
Silverhöjden
Yxsjöberg

Economy and Local Business

One of the biggest businesses in Ljusnarsberg is the Kopparbergs Brewery. This company makes popular beer and cider. Their products are sold all over Sweden and in many other countries. It is one of Sweden's most famous brands of its kind.

The municipality also works with nearby areas. It is part of a group called KNÖL. This name is an acronym for Kommuner i Norra Örebro Län, which means "Municipalities in Northern Örebro County." This group includes Ljusnarsberg, Nora Municipality, Lindesberg Municipality, and Hällefors Municipality.

Understanding Elections in Ljusnarsberg

People in Ljusnarsberg Municipality vote in the Riksdag elections. The Riksdag is the Swedish Parliament. The table below shows how people in Ljusnarsberg have voted in past elections. It shows the percentage of votes for different political parties.

Year	Left Party	Social Democrats	Green Party	Centre Party	Liberals	Christian Democrats	Moderate Party	Sweden Democrats	Left Bloc	Right Bloc
1973	7.7	59.3		21.1	4.7	2.0	4.9		67.0	30.8
1976	6.3	58.2		23.0	3.9	1.6	6.8		64.5	33.7
1979	7.7	58.1		18.4	4.9	1.7	9.1		65.8	32.4
1982	7.4	60.4	1.5	14.7	3.3	2.2	10.4		67.8	28.4
1985	8.7	57.7	1.4	12.4	8.7		11.1		66.3	32.1
1988	9.7	56.4	5.4	9.9	7.8	2.4	8.2		71.5	26.0
1991	8.6	49.5	2.9	8.9	5.7	5.1	10.2		58.1	29.8
1994	12.3	56.3	4.3	7.9	4.1	2.2	10.8		72.9	25.0
1998	19.7	47.7	4.1	6.4	2.1	7.8	10.7		71.5	27.0
2002	12.3	51.8	3.4	10.8	6.0	6.2	7.2	1.7	67.5	30.1
2006	8.9	48.4	3.4	10.3	3.1	3.8	14.5	5.9	60.7	31.7
2010	7.9	44.4	4.5	5.5	3.2	3.6	19.4	9.6	56.8	31.7
2014	6.6	42.0	3.3	5.1	2.3	2.2	12.3	23.7	51.9	21.9
2018	7.0	33.8	1.9	6.0	2.7	4.2	11.3	31.2	48.7	49.4

Demographics: Who Lives in Ljusnarsberg?

This section looks at the people living in Ljusnarsberg Municipality. The information comes from official statistics.

In 2022, there were 4,598 residents in total. About 3,568 adults were Swedish citizens and could vote. The community has a mix of people. About 23% of the residents have a foreign background. This means they were born abroad or have two parents born abroad.

Ljusnarsberg is considered a lower-income municipality. It also has a higher level of unemployment. Fewer people here have college degrees compared to some other areas.

International Connections: Twin Towns

Ljusnarsberg has special friendships with three other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns." This helps people from different countries learn about each other.