Malung-Sälen Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malung-Sälen Municipality
Malung-Sälens kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Dalarna County | |
| Seat | Malung | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,339.31 km2 (1,675.42 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 4,105.77 km2 (1,585.25 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 233.54 km2 (90.17 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 10,414 | |
| • Density | 2.39992/km2 (6.21577/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Dalarna | |
| Municipal code | 2023 | |
| Website | www.malung.se | |
| Density is calculated using land area only. | ||
Malung-Sälen Municipality (Malung-Sälens kommun) is a special area in central Sweden. It is like a local government district. It is located in Dalarna County. The main town and administrative center is Malung.
The area was first called Malung Municipality. It was formed in 1971. This happened when the old Malung area joined with nearby places called Lima and Transtrand. In 2007, the Swedish government changed its name. It became Malung-Sälen Municipality on January 1, 2008. This double name is unique in Sweden. It helps promote Sälen, a famous skiing resort in the northern part of the municipality.
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Exploring Malung-Sälen's Geography
The land in Malung-Sälen is mostly hilly. You will find many bogs (wetlands) and thick forests here. In the north, there are mountains called the Transtrandsfjällen. These are the southernmost mountains in Sweden. They mark the beginning of the large Scandinavian mountain range.
The rocks in this area are mainly metamorphic and sedimentary. You can also find some basalt rock. Most of the towns and villages are built in the valley of the Västerdalälven river.
Towns and Villages in Malung-Sälen
The number of people living in the municipality has changed over time. In the 1960s, there were about 13,000 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Here are the main villages and towns in the municipality. The numbers show how many people lived there in 2005:
- Lima (418 people)
- Limedsforsen (443 people)
- Malung (the main town) (5,146 people)
- Malungsfors (559 people)
- Sälen (508 people) - This is a very well-known place for skiing in Sweden.
- Transtrand (373 people)
- Yttermalung (216 people)
- Öje (202 people) (This number is from 2000)
About the People of Malung-Sälen
We can learn about the people living in Malung-Sälen Municipality from official statistics. These numbers are based on the voting districts from the 2022 Swedish general election.
In total, there were 10,210 people living here. About 7,983 of them were Swedish citizens old enough to vote. When they voted, 37.6% chose parties from the "left coalition." And 60.7% voted for parties from the "right coalition."
Here is a quick look at some details about the different areas:
| Location | Residents | Citizen adults | Left vote (%) | Right vote (%) | Employed (%) | Swedish parents (%) | Foreign heritage (%) | Income (SEK) | Degree (%) |
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| Lima | 1,530 | 1,269 | 23.3 | 74.5 | 86 | 93 | 7 | 24,918 | 23 |
| Malung S | 1,880 | 1,576 | 46.0 | 53.0 | 81 | 89 | 11 | 22,666 | 27 |
| Malung V | 1,555 | 1,212 | 36.2 | 61.7 | 81 | 87 | 13 | 24,188 | 27 |
| Malung Ö | 2,184 | 1,558 | 44.8 | 53.0 | 77 | 73 | 27 | 21,725 | 26 |
| Malungsfors | 580 | 466 | 37.3 | 59.8 | 85 | 91 | 9 | 24,304 | 23 |
| Transtrand | 2,030 | 1,543 | 33.4 | 65.6 | 86 | 88 | 12 | 28,250 | 29 |
| Yttermalung | 451 | 359 | 43.4 | 55.9 | 75 | 87 | 13 | 22,369 | 31 |
Education and Learning
Malung is home to a special type of school called a folk high school. This school focuses on traditional folk music and folk dance. It's a great place for students to learn about Swedish culture and arts. A famous former music student from this school is Emma Härdelin.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Malung-Sälen para niños
