Mullsjö Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mullsjö Municipality
Mullsjö kommun
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Mullsjö Train Station
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Jönköping County | |
| Seat | Mullsjö | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 212.35 km2 (81.99 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 201.51 km2 (77.80 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 10.84 km2 (4.19 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 7,036 | |
| • Density | 33.1340/km2 (85.817/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västergötland | |
| Municipal code | 0642 | |
| Website | www.mullsjo.se | |
Mullsjö Municipality (which is called Mullsjö kommun in Swedish) is a special area in Jönköping County, southern Sweden. It's like a local government area. The main town and where the local government meets is called Mullsjö.
This municipality was created in 1952. It was formed by joining together four smaller areas. Later, in 1998, it moved from one county (Skaraborg County) to another, Jönköping County.
Mullsjö is famous for its many beautiful lakes. These lakes are great for canoeing. When winter comes, people can enjoy fun activities like cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. There is also a special school in Mullsjö called a folk high school. These schools offer different courses for adults.
Main Towns in Mullsjö
Mullsjö Municipality has two main urban areas. These are also known as Tätort or localities.
The table below lists these towns. They are shown by how many people lived there on December 31, 2005. The main town, Mullsjö, is shown in bold letters.
| # | Town Name | Population |
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| 1 | Mullsjö | 5,508 |
| 2 | Sandhem | 706 |
Fun Places to Visit
There are many interesting places to see in Mullsjö Municipality.
- Ryfors Estates: This is a beautiful area with a park and a golf course nearby.
- Näs Lagård: Located in Bjurbäck, this place is well-known for classical chamber music concerts.
- Bjurbäcks Konsthall: This is an art gallery where you can see cool art. It also has a café.
- Näs Porthus: Also in Bjurbäck, this is an old building that is important for its history and culture.
- House of Legends: This is a museum all about Scandinavian folklore. You can learn about magical creatures like trolls, giants, elves, and gnomes here.
- Utvängstorp Church: This old church was built way back in the 12th century!
- Knaggebo Ski Resort: If you love skiing, Mullsjö has a small ski resort. It has three different slopes for you to try.
Images for kids
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Ryfors Ironworks
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Näs Porthus
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mullsjö para niños
