Mölndal Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mölndal Municipality
Mölndals kommun
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Mölndal City Hall
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Mölndal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 153.22 km2 (59.16 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 146.81 km2 (56.68 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 6.41 km2 (2.47 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(December 31, 2019)[1]
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| • Total | 69,364 | |
| • Density | 452.709/km2 (1,172.51/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland and Halland | |
| Municipal code | 1481 | |
| Website | www.molndal.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Mölndal Municipality (which in Swedish is Mölndals kommun or Mölndals stad) is a local government area, like a county or district, in western Sweden. It's located just south of the big city of Gothenburg. The main town and center of the municipality is Mölndal. This whole area is part of a larger region called Metropolitan Gothenburg.
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How Mölndal Municipality Was Formed
Mölndal has an interesting history of how it became the municipality it is today.
Early Beginnings in Fässberg
Back in 1911, a special area called Mölndal was created. It was like a small town area within a larger rural municipality known as Fässberg. This meant Mölndal handled its own town-like matters.
Becoming the City of Mölndal
Then, in 1922, Fässberg officially became the City of Mölndal. This was an important step in its development.
Joining with Other Areas
In 1971, Mölndal joined together with two other areas: Kållered and Lindome. Lindome actually moved from a different county, Halland County, to join Mölndal. At the same time, Mölndal became a "unitary municipality," which is the standard type of local government area across Sweden.
Calling Itself a "City"
Even though it's officially a municipality, Mölndal often likes to call itself Mölndals stad, which means City of Mölndal. This is more of a traditional or unofficial name and doesn't change its official status as a municipality.
Main Areas Within Mölndal
Mölndal Municipality is made up of four main parts. Each part has its own number of people living there. The numbers below are from 2003.
- Mölndal is the largest part, with 37,131 people. It's also connected to the larger Gothenburg urban area.
- Kållered has 7,257 people.
- Lindome has 13,364 people.
- Hällesåker has 900 people.
Places to Visit
If you're ever in Mölndal, there are some cool historical places you can check out.
- Gunnebo House is a beautiful old house from the 1700s.
- Fässberg Church is a church that was built in the 1800s.
Famous People from Mölndal
Some notable people have come from Mölndal.
- Lars Leksell (1907–1986) was a famous physician and neurosurgeon. He was a doctor who specialized in brain and nerve surgery.
Sister Cities
As of September 2023, Mölndal does not have any official "sister cities" or "twin cities." Sister cities are places in different countries that form a special partnership to promote cultural ties and understanding.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mölndal para niños
