Mariestad Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mariestad Municipality
Mariestads kommun
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Mariestad Railway Station
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västra Götaland County | |
| Seat | Mariestad | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,509.822 km2 (582.946 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 602.422 km2 (232.596 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 907.4 km2 (350.3 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 23,840 | |
| • Density | 15.790/km2 (40.896/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 1493 | |
| Website | www.mariestad.se | |
Mariestad Municipality (Mariestads kommun) is a local area in western Sweden. It is part of Västra Götaland County. The main town, or "seat," of this municipality is Mariestad.
The municipality as we know it today was created in 1971. This happened when the old City of Mariestad joined together with four smaller countryside areas around it.
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Exploring Mariestad's Geography
Mariestad Municipality is located right by Lake Vänern. This is Sweden's largest lake! Many tourists love to visit here, especially in the summer.
The municipality is home to the biggest freshwater archipelago (a group of islands) in Sweden. The two largest islands are Torsö and Brommö. North of the main city, in a place called Sjötorp, you can find where the famous Göta Canal meets Lake Vänern.
Towns and Villages in Mariestad
Here are some of the important population centers you can find in Mariestad Municipality:
Key Industries and Jobs
Mariestad Municipality has several important companies that provide many jobs for local people.
The biggest employers are Electrolux, which makes home products, and Katrinefors bruk, which is part of Metsä Tissue AB. Other well-known companies in Mariestad include SCA Packaging AB, RM Perfo AB, and Jede AB.
In the world of IT, Telia Partner AB and WM-data Infra Solutions AB are the two largest employers. Just south of Mariestad, in Lugnås, you'll find Nimbus Produktion AB, which builds Nimbus boats.
Understanding the Population
Mariestad Municipality is home to many people. In 2022, there were about 24,698 residents living here. Of these, around 19,407 were Swedish citizens old enough to vote.
When people voted in the 2022 Swedish general election, about 47.4% voted for parties in the left-leaning group, and 51.5% voted for parties in the right-leaning group.
International Connections
Mariestad Municipality has a special connection with a town in another country. This is called "town twinning" or "sister cities." It helps build friendships and understanding between different places.
Sister City
Mariestad Municipality is twinned with:
Pakruojis, Lithuania
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mariestad para niños
