Munkfors Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Munkfors Municipality
Munkfors kommun
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| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Värmland County | |
| Seat | Munkfors | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 148.64 km2 (57.39 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 142.33 km2 (54.95 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 6.31 km2 (2.44 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2010. | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2012)
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| • Total | 3,760 | |
| • Density | 25.30/km2 (65.52/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Värmland | |
| Municipal code | 1762 | |
| Website | www.munkfors.se | |
Munkfors Municipality (which in Swedish is Munkfors kommun) is a special area in Värmland County, located in west-central Sweden. It's like a small local government area. The main town and center of the municipality is called Munkfors.
In 1952, the rural area of Ransäter became a market town. It was renamed Munkfors, after its main settlement. Later, in 1971, it became a municipality without changing its size. Today, Munkfors Municipality is one of the smallest in Sweden, based on how many people live there.
Famous People and Places
The area of Ransäter is home to the Geijer School. This school is named after a famous writer, Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783-1843). He was born on a farm in Ransäter.
Another very important person from Ransäter was Tage Erlander (1901-1985). He was the Prime Minister of Sweden for a long time, from 1946 to 1969.
Sister City
Munkfors Municipality has a special connection with another city far away. It has a "sister city" relationship with Lindsborg, Kansas in the U.S.A.. This means they share cultural ties and friendly exchanges.
Population Information
Munkfors Municipality has a total of 3,679 residents. Out of these, 2,714 are Swedish citizens old enough to vote. In the 2022 Swedish general election, about 56.8% of voters supported parties on the left side of politics. About 42.0% voted for parties on the right side.
Most adults in Munkfors Municipality have jobs and pay taxes. About 83% of the people living here were born in Sweden, with at least one Swedish-born parent. Around 17% have a foreign background, meaning they were born abroad or have two foreign-born parents.
The average monthly income for adults in Munkfors is around 20,124 to 25,469 Swedish kronor. This includes money from jobs, investments, or social support. About 18% to 36% of adults have a degree from college or university.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Munkfors para niños
